Also called: Research Assistant (Statistics), Data Technician
Helps statisticians and researchers by collecting, organizing, and checking data.
You clean survey spreadsheets, run basic calculations, and double-check tables before a report goes out. It's a great way to learn data skills on the job.
BLS statistical assistants median roughly $50k; estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Often a bachelor's, sometimes an associate with strong spreadsheet skills.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Statistics, Mathematics, Social Science.
Shrinking. BLS projects decline as tasks automate.
High risk for 10 years. Collecting, cleaning and checking data is exactly what AI and scripts do well, so these support roles are fading.
Classes: AP Statistics, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-9111.
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