Statisticians
Also called: Database Analyst, Mathematical Statistician, Statistical Analyst, StatisticianDevelop 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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What the data says: AI could halve the time on 18 of its 19 tasks, yet jobs are projected to grow 11.0% by 2035. In the most exposed occupations, the squeeze shows up first among early-career workers. How to think about this →
About this projection
BLS builds AI into its projections where the research supports it: “BLS generally applies adjustments based on this research conservatively, where there is convincing evidence for a change.”
It also notes a limit: “BLS projection methods are not designed to capture extremely rapid technological change.”
On its AI exposure groups, BLS says exposure “does not imply job loss.”
BLS figures cover the broader occupation “Statisticians”, which includes this one and others.
Recent conditions
- From Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, 7.9 hires for every 10 job openings in professional and business services, which employs about 40% of people in this work, against 7.3 across all industries BLS JOLTS
One box per opening, filled for each hire; hires beyond the openings are added in a lighter shade. Higher can mean openings get filled, or that people leave often; lower, that jobs go unfilled, or hiring is slow.7.9 this industry7.3 all industries
Median pay by state BLS OEWS May 2025, state estimates
Tap a state for its figures.
Median pay in every state
| State | Median | Middle half earn | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $76,400 | $59,130 to $95,370 | 200 |
| Alaska | not published | not published | 80 |
| Arizona | $79,640 | $70,990 to $128,090 | 440 |
| Arkansas | $105,720 | $84,270 to $136,270 | 570 |
| California | $135,960 | $100,210 to $174,340 | 2,480 |
| Colorado | $109,660 | $85,550 to $136,940 | 780 |
| Connecticut | $102,860 | $82,780 to $128,350 | 490 |
| Delaware | $109,570 | $93,500 to $147,890 | 70 |
| District of Columbia | $140,670 | $108,160 to $166,230 | 550 |
| Florida | $108,040 | $72,800 to $144,580 | 550 |
| Georgia | $115,150 | $92,180 to $144,870 | 460 |
| Hawaii | $76,780 | $65,650 to $93,450 | 90 |
| Idaho | not published | not published | 160 |
| Illinois | $119,760 | $95,490 to $141,360 | 480 |
| Indiana | $109,300 | $52,770 to $145,270 | 230 |
| Iowa | $80,150 | $50,850 to $98,840 | 250 |
| Kansas | $111,780 | $99,300 to $125,260 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $112,520 | $90,020 to $138,480 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $76,400 | $57,600 to $97,850 | 70 |
| Maine | $85,680 | $68,060 to $104,010 | 80 |
| Maryland | $132,620 | $111,530 to $156,730 | 2,730 |
| Massachusetts | $96,710 | $83,710 to $136,140 | 2,480 |
| Michigan | $102,710 | $74,110 to $143,220 | 570 |
| Minnesota | not published | not published | 780 |
| Mississippi | $64,670 | $48,860 to $79,730 | 80 |
| Missouri | $66,330 | $55,740 to $93,370 | 680 |
| Nebraska | $83,480 | $67,610 to $100,420 | 140 |
| Nevada | $79,750 | $67,220 to $116,900 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $96,080 | $79,630 to $124,360 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $118,280 | $97,340 to $163,020 | 880 |
| New Mexico | $84,330 | $59,900 to $112,680 | 230 |
| New York | $136,020 | $97,820 to $174,350 | 1,220 |
| North Carolina | $115,690 | $92,330 to $147,490 | 1,200 |
| North Dakota | $75,890 | $67,810 to $87,990 | 40 |
| Ohio | $98,190 | $71,240 to $128,490 | 580 |
| Oklahoma | $89,540 | $69,990 to $115,210 | 50 |
| Oregon | $93,620 | $69,020 to $113,350 | 600 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,830 | $71,580 to $132,380 | 1,630 |
| Puerto Rico | $49,730 | $40,900 to $56,130 | 230 |
| Rhode Island | $102,620 | $85,420 to $104,170 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $65,450 | $32,670 to $97,990 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $98,230 | $82,540 to $131,730 | 530 |
| Texas | $102,960 | $76,870 to $135,100 | 1,390 |
| Utah | $88,610 | $75,790 to $112,710 | 300 |
| Vermont | $82,210 | $79,140 to $84,700 | not published |
| Virginia | $114,920 | $87,140 to $149,230 | 720 |
| Washington | $105,650 | $99,270 to $127,140 | 2,960 |
| West Virginia | $84,660 | $55,340 to $105,740 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $107,150 | $84,670 to $126,040 | 250 |
Nationally: $105,650. Shades run from the lowest state median to the highest; a territory below that range takes the lightest. How to read this
How AI touches the work
What AI could speed up, task by task, and where people already use it.
AI could halve the time on 18 of its 19 tasks
| AI rating | Its main tasks | Share of Claude conversations May 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| AI + software | Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information. | 0.01% |
| AI alone | Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy. | under 0.01% |
| AI + software | Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables. | 0.07% |
| AI + software | Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data. | 0.04% |
| AI alone | Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods. | 0.01% |
| AI + software | Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research. | 0.06% |
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| AI + software | Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students. | under 0.01% |
| AI alone | Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest. | 0.01% |
| AI alone | Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering. | 0.02% |
| AI alone | Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability. | 0.02% |
| AI + software | Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers. | 0.01% |
| AI alone | Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses. | 0.05% |
| AI alone | Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used. | 0.03% |
| AI alone | Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals. | Not published |
| AI + software | Develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis. | Not published |
| AI alone | Apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed. | Not published |
| AI + software | Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data. | Not published |
| Not much | Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data. | Not published |
| AI + software | Prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data. | under 0.01% |
Ordered by how important O*NET's respondents rate each task (1 to 5) times the share who say it is part of their job. The ordering is ours. 14 of the 19 have a published share of Claude conversations; “not published” means too few conversations for Anthropic to publish a figure.
Where people already use AI
The tasks above say what AI could speed up. This shows what people are using it for. Its 19 tasks fall under 15 work activities that many occupations share, and Microsoft counted how often each one came up in 200,000 conversations with its Copilot assistant in 2024.
- #4 Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise
- #14 Create visual designs or displays
- #20 Present research or technical information
- and 4 more, in the table below
| Work activity | This occupation's tasks under it | People asked AI for help in 10,000 conversations |
AI did it for them in 10,000 conversations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Determine operational methods or procedures | |||
| Present research or technical information | |||
| Analyze scientific or applied data using mathematical principles | |||
| Develop research plans or methodologies | |||
| Process digital or online data | |||
| Evaluate the quality or accuracy of data | |||
| Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise | |||
| Create visual designs or displays |
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| Program computer systems or production equipment | |||
| Set up computer systems, networks, or other information systems | |||
| Evaluate designs, specifications, or other technical data | |||
| Design computer or information systems or applications | |||
| Implement security measures for computer or information systems | |||
| Evaluate project feasibility | |||
| Supervise personnel activities |
How people in this work use Claude
What people in this work made with Claude % of conversations
- A document or report22%
- Data or a spreadsheet13%
- A chart or visualization10%
- An analysis or summary9%
- An explanation or answer9%
How they worked with Claude
45% of these conversations were about work. Anthropic Economic Index, May 2026.
How to read this
Work activities come from O*NET, which links every task to the broader activities it involves. Microsoft's figures are for the activity across everyone who used Copilot, not for statisticians specifically. Copilot is a general chat assistant; dedicated coding tools are not included, so programming help is under-counted here. Activities are listed by how many of this occupation's tasks fall under them.
The task ratings say whether AI could halve the time a task takes: on its own (“AI alone”), or with software built on it (“AI + software”). They were made by people in 2023 (Eloundou et al.). Claude's share is the task's share of all Claude.ai conversations in May 2026; Anthropic doesn't publish a task with too few conversations. None of these add up to the BLS exposure group, which combines five research measures.
More in the Guide: task ratings · task order · work activities · Copilot figures · Claude
High exposure doesn't mean fewer jobs
BLS projects most occupations in its two most exposed groups to grow: 141 of 206 rated Very high and 165 of 206 rated High. Each dot is one of the 831 occupations BLS rates.
Career moves into and out of this occupation
From moves between occupations found in online resumes, 2002–2016. Career changes only: a first job after school isn't a move.
Where people moved next
of 22,791 moves out
- 1 Computer Occupations, All Other (2010 group) an older group BLS has since split; no exposure group today 8%
- 2 Managers, All Other (2010 group) an older group BLS has since split; no exposure group today 6%
- 3 Management Analysts Very high +10.1% 5%
- 4 Operations Research Analysts Very high +11.9% 5%
- 5 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Very high +2.0% 4%
Where people moved in from
of 24,060 moves in
- 1 Computer Occupations, All Other (2010 group) an older group BLS has since split; no exposure group today 6%
- 2 Operations Research Analysts Very high +11.9% 6%
- 3 Managers, All Other (2010 group) an older group BLS has since split; no exposure group today 4%
- 4 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (2010 group) an older group BLS has since split; no exposure group today 3%
- 5 Management Analysts Very high +10.1% 3%
Resumes over-represent younger, white-collar job-seekers and moves into management. Schubert, Stansbury and Taska (resume data).
Education and training for the occupation
O*NET survey of workers in this occupation
- 5% some college
- 5% associate's
- 14% bachelor's
- 62% master's
- 10% research doctorate
- 5% post-doctoral training
O*NET 31.0 survey of workers in this occupation · 21 people answered.
26 programs, such as Educational Statistics and Research Methods, Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement and Institutional Research.
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- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
- Institutional Research
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
- Biometry/Biometrics
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Mathematics, General
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Statistics, General
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics, Other
- Applied Statistics, General
- Mathematical Economics
- Data Science, General
- Data Science, Other
- Data Analytics, General
- Business Analytics
- Data Analytics, Other
- Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
- Survey Research/Methodology
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Business Statistics
Jobs that require a credential BLS Occupational Requirements Survey 2023
BLS publishes no credential figures for this occupation.
Look up certifications, training and licenses U.S. Department of Labor
- Certification Finder ↗ certifications CareerOneStop lists for this occupation
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- License Finder ↗ licenses by state
- Apprenticeship Finder ↗ DOL lists 3 registered apprenticeships in this occupation (Data Analyst; Data Analyst (NOF); Junior Data Analyst). Apprenticeship.gov can't be linked to one occupation, so search for “Statisticians” there.
These open in a new tab and send only the occupation's public code. More in the Guide
BLS AI exposure categories (Aug 2026) · BLS Employment Projections 2025–35 · O*NET 31.0 · Task ratings: Eloundou et al., Science (2024) · Microsoft "Working with AI" v1.1 · Anthropic Economic Index (2026-06-26) · Schubert, Stansbury and Taska · NCES CIP–SOC · Census ACS 2024 · BLS JOLTS · Brynjolfsson, Chandar and Chen, Stanford (Aug 2026)
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