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Statistical Assistants

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.

Also called: Actuarial Analyst, Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Associate, Actuarial Technician (Actuarial Tech), Administrative Analyst (Admin Analyst), Data Technical Specialist

Median pay in Greater Boston
$70,570
$33.93/hr
Jobs in Greater Boston
140
Massachusetts 2024–2034
Not published
Typical U.S. entry requirement
Bachelor's degree

Greater Boston: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, May 2025. Growth and openings: Massachusetts statewide projection.

Pay range in Greater Boston

Yearly pay in Greater Boston by percentile
10th25thMedian75th90th
$48,640$59,120$70,570$73,430$78,920

10% of workers earn less than the first figure and 10% earn more than the last.

What you’d do

  • 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.

AI and this job

AI exposure: how much of this job’s work AI tools can do or help with, based on national research. It is not a forecast of job loss.

Higher exposure90 of 100

The index averages three national research measures, each shown as a percentile of all jobs:

  • AIOE 96
  • Language-model AIOE 76
  • GPTs-are-GPTs 97

Observed AI use today: Substantial (Anthropic Economic Index)

Statistical Assistants have higher AI exposure, and AI tools are already used substantially in this kind of work. Tools can help with computing and analyzing data, building charts and graphs, and updating databases. Federal projections also note that workers in many other fields can now do tasks like compiling and analyzing data, so the number of these jobs may shrink. Checking that source data is complete and correct, and explaining findings, still depend on human judgment.

Likely to change

  • Computing and analyzing data with formulas
  • Building charts, graphs, and draft reports

Still relies on people

  • Judging whether source data is trustworthy
  • Explaining findings to the people who use them

What federal projections say

“Occupational substitution - share decreases as workers across a variety of disciplines can perform many of the tasks, such as compiling and analyzing data, once performed by statistical assistants.”
BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, factors affecting this job (U.S.)

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