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Statistical Assistant - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Statistical Assistant"
How much does a Statistical Assistant in the federal government get paid? $44,396.29* *Based on the 2022 average.Statistical Assistant was the 209th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 646 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Bureau of the Census hired the most employees titled Statistical Assistant, with an average salary of $40,689.
Government Statistical Assistant jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Statistical Assistant job is GS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-9. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions which require primarily the application of knowledge of statistical methods, procedures, and techniques, to the collection, processing, compilation, computation, analysis, editing, and presentation of statistical data. The work does not require the application of professional knowledge of statistics or other disciplines.
Agencies that have hired a Statistical Assistant
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of the Census | 516 | $40,689.31 |
| National Agricultural Statistics Service | 64 | $58,184.84 |
| Geological Survey | 20 | $55,904.70 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 20 | $60,610.55 |
| Bureau of Labor Statistics | 8 | $62,264.38 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 7 | $63,947.00 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 4 | $68,056.25 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 4 | $56,830.25 |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | 1 | $55,176.00 |
| Bureau of Economic Analysis | 1 | $72,907.00 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 1 | $56,813.00 |
Statistical Assistant Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Statistical Assistant is $44,396.29. The highest paid Statistical Assistant made $79,945 in 2022.
Common Statistical Assistant Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Statistical Assistant Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 565 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 76 |
| ZT - Scientific And Engineering Technician | 5 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $20,999.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $63,734.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Clerical and Administrative Support |
| Occupation Family: | 1500 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Statistical Assistant jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-1 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| General Telecommunication | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Messenger | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Health Aid and Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Statistical Assistant Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Statistical Assistant was $33,985. Since then, the average pay has increased to $44,396 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1531.