Computer & Mathematical
Statisticians
Also called: Database Analyst, Demographer, Education Research Analyst, Mathematical Statistician
US median pay
$105,650
per year, 2025
Job growth 2025–35
+11%
faster than average
Openings a year (US)
1,900
31,300 employed
Typical entry education
Master's degree
Preparation 5/5 · Extensive preparation
What this job is
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.
What they do day to day
- Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
- Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
- Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
- Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
- Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
- Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
- Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
Skills and knowledge that matter most
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving3.9/5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.4/5
- Time Management3.0/5
- Systems Evaluation3.0/5
- Systems Analysis3.0/5
- Programming3.0/5
- Operations Analysis2.9/5
- Instructing2.9/5
Knowledge
- Mathematics4.7/5
- Computers and Electronics4.2/5
- English Language3.9/5
- Education and Training2.9/5
- Administration and Management2.8/5
- Customer and Personal Service2.5/5
Importance rated by people working in the job (1 = not important, 5 = extremely important).
Education and preparation
Preparation level 5 of 5 — Extensive preparation. Usually a graduate degree (master's, PhD, MD, JD) and extensive experience.
Typical entry education (BLS): Master's degree.
Highest education of people in this job:
- Master's degree62%
- Bachelor's degree14%
Who this job suits
Mostly Investigative
Ideas, research and solving problems
Conventional
Organising data, details and procedures
Based on the Holland (RIASEC) interest profile for this occupation.