Statisticians
SOC Code: 15-2041 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Statisticians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $131,248 | $152,610 | $173,992 | $195,354 |
| Merced, CA | $125,299 | $148,200 | $171,122 | $194,022 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,304 | $145,746 | $169,187 | $192,629 |
| Fresno, CA | $120,370 | $144,331 | $168,272 | $192,234 |
| Elmira, NY | $109,762 | $136,906 | $164,070 | $191,214 |
| Ithaca, NY | $105,726 | $133,786 | $161,866 | $189,925 |
| Modesto, CA | $81,744 | $116,293 | $150,862 | $185,411 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $82,056 | $116,480 | $150,904 | $185,328 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $70,741 | $107,453 | $144,186 | $180,898 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $79,664 | $113,090 | $146,494 | $179,920 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 1,043 | $154,799 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 377 | $141,800 |
| Aetna Resources LLC | 213 | $151,419 |
| EXLSERVICE.COM, LLC | 213 | $119,670 |
| Google LLC | 180 | $163,678 |
| Caremark LLC | 171 | $144,310 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | 168 | $152,306 |
| TechData Service Company LLC | 167 | $119,639 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 157 | $147,061 |
| CITIBANK, N.A. | 141 | $145,420 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,275 | $117,914 |
| 2021 | 1,736 | $121,371 |
| 2022 | 1,065 | $132,894 |
| 2023 | 1,981 | $394,236 |
| 2024 | 3,560 | $137,072 |
| 2025 | 3,178 | $139,061 |
| 2026 | 322 | $717,127 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.8 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Science | 3.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.9 |
| Administration and Management | 2.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.5 |
| Biology | 2.4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 61.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.3% |
| Post-first professional | 9.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
- Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
- Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
- Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability.
- Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Amazon Redshift Amazon Web Services AWS software Apache Hadoop Apache Spark C++ Extensible markup language XML IBM DB2 IBM SPSS Statistics Linux Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft Visual Basic
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