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Careers›Roles›Statistical Typist
Mid-Level

Statistical Typist

In an office, research operation, or institutional support function, you type statistical reports, data tables, and quantitative documents — converting raw statistical data into formatted tables and reports for publication, distribution, or archival use.

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Industries that often hire Statistical Typists
RetailGovernment · 45%Education · 35%Administrative Services · 6%Professional Services · 5%Healthcare · 4%
Job markets for Statistical Typists
Where Statistical Typist jobs concentrate · ~86 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Admin & Office
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Statistical Typist

The work runs at a typing station with statistical-document templates and reference materials — typing data tables, formatting per publication standards, supporting the production of statistical reports and quantitative documents. You're often producing precise statistical tables where formatting accuracy and numerical fidelity both matter. Accuracy and turnaround time drive performance.

The harder part is often the formatting-discipline density on statistical work — table formats, decimal alignment, footnote placement, and column-spacing standards all matter for publication-quality output. Variance across employers is wide: at government statistical agencies and research institutions the role runs structured with deep formatting standards; at smaller offices it tends to compress with broader administrative work.

Typists who thrive tend to carry fast keyboard speed, sharp numerical accuracy, and patience for sustained formatting work. Statistical-typing and document-production credentials anchor advancement. The trade-off is the desk-bound work pattern and the gradual displacement of dedicated statistical typing by statistical-software-driven publishing.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Energy & Utilities$84K+67%
Professional Services$83K+64%
Technology & Information$79K+58%
Financial Services$77K+53%
Government$69K+37%
Compared to Admin & Office average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Statistical Typists (SOC 43-9022.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$35K–$64K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
36K
U.S. Employment
-36.1%
10yr Growth
2K
Annual Openings

How Statistical Typist pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$59K$56K$53K201920202021202220232024$53K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingTime ManagementMonitoringService OrientationCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordination
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
43-9022.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Statistical Typist

What does a Statistical Typist do?

In an office, research operation, or institutional support function, you type statistical reports, data tables, and quantitative documents — converting raw statistical data into formatted tables and reports for publication, distribution, or archival use.

How much does a Statistical Typist make?

Median pay for a Statistical Typist is about $48K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $35K to $64K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Statistical Typist need?

Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Time Management.

What education do you need to be a Statistical Typist?

Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.

Is a Statistical Typist in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to decline about 36.1% through 2034, with roughly 36,030 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Statistical Typist?

Closely related roles include Typing Office Tech (Typing Office Technician), Transcription Typist, and Senior Word Processing Specialist.

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