Employment Outlook Job opportunities in statistics are projected to remain favorable in the future. As the U.S. economy continues to produce jobs in the information services industries, increased numbers of statisticians will be required. The private sector needs statisticians in management, product quality, pharmaceutical research, engineering, transportation, insurance, computer and data processing services, and marketing. Government agencies employ statisticians to design, collect, analyze, and interpret data for planning and development of services. Colleges and universities need statisticians for statistical research, teaching, and consulting.
Salaries depend on the amount of education and experience of the statistician.
These salaries compare favorable with those in other professional and technical occupations.