Statisticians
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Statisticians to increase by 11.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 31,300 to 34,700 jobs. Its estimate of 1,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($105,650), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
31,300
Projected employment (2034)
34,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
11%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,900
Pay & Preparation
$105,650
Master's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Mathematics (4.88/5) • Mathematics (4.62/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Science (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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