To work as a statistical clerk, you typically need to:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• have a bachelor's degree.

Education after high school

A bachelor's degree in math or statistics is excellent preparation for this occupation.

Work experience

A job as a bookkeeping assistant for a school club provides good work experience. Part-time or summer work in a business office is helpful as well.

On-the-job training

Some statistical clerks still learn their skills informally on the job. You work with an experienced clerk or statistician. However, most new clerks have a bachelor's degree and on-the-job training is meant to develop skills needed specifically for that employer. This type of training generally lasts up to six months.