Office & Administrative Support
Statistical Assistants
Also called: Actuarial Analyst, Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Associate, Actuarial Technician (Actuarial Tech)
US median pay
$50,330
per year, 2025
Job growth 2025–35
-1.8%
declining
Openings a year (US)
500
5,100 employed
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree
Preparation 4/5 · Considerable preparation
What this job is
Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
What they do day to day
- Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
- File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
- Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
- Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in the publication of data or information.
- Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
- Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
- Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
- Write code for statistical applications.
- Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
Skills and knowledge that matter most
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving3.6/5
- Time Management3.2/5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.2/5
- Programming3.0/5
- Social Perceptiveness2.9/5
- Service Orientation2.9/5
- Coordination2.9/5
- Persuasion2.8/5
Knowledge
- Mathematics4.6/5
- English Language4.4/5
- Computers and Electronics4.4/5
- Administrative3.7/5
- Law and Government3.4/5
- Administration and Management3.3/5
Importance rated by people working in the job (1 = not important, 5 = extremely important).
Education and preparation
Preparation level 4 of 5 — Considerable preparation. Usually a bachelor's degree and several years of related experience.
Typical entry education (BLS): Bachelor's degree.
Who this job suits
Mostly Conventional
Organising data, details and procedures
Investigative
Ideas, research and solving problems
Based on the Holland (RIASEC) interest profile for this occupation.