Career Paths From Statisticians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

MathematiciansLateral Move96.9% skill match
Statisticians and Mathematicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Mathematicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 20% higher.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$126,710
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Operations Research AnalystsLateral Move97.7% skill match
Statisticians and Operations Research Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Operations Research Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 16% lower.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$88,940
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Survey ResearchersCareer Change96.7% skill match
Statisticians and Survey Researchers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Survey Researchers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 34% lower.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$69,460
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ActuariesLateral Move93.1% skill match
Statisticians and Actuaries share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Actuaries sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 23% higher.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$130,000
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistsCareer Change93.6% skill match
Statisticians and Industrial-Organizational Psychologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Industrial-Organizational Psychologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 84% higher.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$193,950
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
EconomistsCareer Change94.9% skill match
Statisticians and Economists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Economists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 18% higher.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$124,720
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change93.3% skill match
Statisticians and Economics Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Economics Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 17% higher.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$123,920
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change93.5% skill match
Statisticians and Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 8% lower.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$96,980
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsCareer Change92% skill match
Statisticians and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Medical Dosimetrists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 40% higher.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Statistical AssistantsCareer Change91.5% skill match
Statisticians and Statistical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Statistical Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 52% lower.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$50,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsCareer Change95.2% skill match
Statisticians and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$78,760
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Atmospheric and Space ScientistsCareer Change94% skill match
Statisticians and Atmospheric and Space Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Atmospheric and Space Scientists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 6% lower.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$99,070
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
GeographersCareer Change92% skill match
Statisticians and Geographers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Geographers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 3% lower.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$102,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Architectural and Civil DraftersCareer Change91.7% skill match
Statisticians and Architectural and Civil Drafters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Architectural and Civil Drafters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 37% lower.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$66,150
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Computer and Information Research ScientistsLateral Move0% skill match
Statisticians and Computer and Information Research Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Computer and Information Research Scientists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 33% higher.
Current median salary
$105,650
Target median salary
$140,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.