Experimentation Scientist: Runs controlled experiments to measure what really works, like whether a new app feature helps users. Typical pay $150k.
Econometrician: Uses statistics to measure economic questions, like how much a minimum wage changes jobs. Typical pay $120k.
Pharmacometrician: Builds math models of how drugs move through the body to pick the right dose for new medicines. Typical pay $165k.
Disclosure Avoidance Statistician: Adds carefully measured "noise" to census and survey data so nobody can figure out facts about one real person, while totals stay useful. Typical pay $125k.
Mid pay: solid pay, degree or apprenticeship
Statistician: Designs studies and analyzes data to find out what's actually true and how sure we can be. Typical pay $103k.
Survey Statistician: Designs the giant national surveys that measure unemployment, population, and health. Typical pay $100k.
Psychometrician: Uses statistics to make sure tests, like the SAT or licensing exams, are fair and accurate. Typical pay $105k.
Demographer: Studies population changes: births, deaths, migration, and aging. Typical pay $90k.
Agricultural Statistician: Estimates how much corn, wheat, and livestock the country produces. Typical pay $90k.
Statistical Programmer: Writes the code that turns clinical trial data into the tables and charts sent to the FDA. Typical pay $100k.
Sports Data Analyst: Uses data to help sports teams pick players, plan strategy, and win more games. Typical pay $80k.
Market Research Analyst: Studies what people want to buy and why, using surveys and data. Typical pay $76k.
Clinical Data Manager: Makes sure the data collected in medical studies is complete and correct. Typical pay $85k.
Data Analyst: Turns spreadsheets and databases into charts and answers for a business. Typical pay $75k.
Forensic Statistician: Uses statistics to weigh evidence in court cases, from DNA matches to discrimination claims. Typical pay $105k.
Industrial Statistician: Uses statistics to improve factory quality and predict how long products will last. Typical pay $103k.
Horse Racing Handicapper: Studies past races, speed figures and track conditions to set the starting odds for every horse and publish picks for fans. Typical pay $55k.
Starter: fastest way in
Statistical Assistant: Compiles and checks numbers for statisticians, researchers, and government agencies. Typical pay $50k.
Sports Statistician: Records every play during live games so broadcasters, teams, and apps have instant stats. Typical pay $38k.
Survey Field Representative: Interviews households for important government and research surveys. Typical pay $44k.
Research Data Assistant: Helps researchers collect, clean, and analyze data for studies. Typical pay $50k.
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