FOR BEST JOB IN STEM
And salaries top six figures in many metro areas.
FOR BEST JOB IN BUSINESS
The the mean annual salary for statisticians is
FOR BEST JOB OVERALL
Report having trouble finding qualified candidates for these roles.
A Booming Job Market for Statisticians
Report increasing the number of positions that require data analysis skills.
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The employment of statisticians is projected to grow 34 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. A career as a statistician is currently ranked as the #1 for best job in business, #2 for best job in STEM, and #6 for best job overall by the US News and World Report. 65% of employers report increasing the number of positions that require data analysis skills and 78% of employers report having trouble finding qualified candidates for these roles. The mean annual salary for statisticians is $84,010, and salaries top six figures in many metro areas
78% OF EMPLOYERS
According to the US News and World Report, A career as a statistician is currently ranked as the
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$84,010
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65% OF EMPLOYERS
The employment of statisticians is projected to grow 34 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The job prospects for those who study statistical science have never been better. Here’s a quick overview of the career outlook for statisticians:
