The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Research and testing companies
- Consulting firms
- Colleges and universities
- Market research and opinion polling firms
Outlook
Demand for this career will be very strong. This is due to the widespread use of data analysis for business, health care, and policy decisions. The Internet, mobile apps, and smartphones generate a lot of data. Businesses use this data to help make better business decisions, develop new products, and advertise products. Pharmaceutical companies will also need statisticians as they develop new products for the aging population.
Job prospects are best for those with advanced degrees and related experience in an area such as finance, biology, engineering, or computer science.
Many other workers who specialize in using statistics, but have different job titles, are not included in this employment and outlook data.
Statisticians (CIS 100201)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
618 Very small |
& |
30.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
61 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
14 Very small |
& |
42.9% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
255 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
14 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
92 Small |
& |
38.0% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
5 Very small |
& |
40.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
10 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
11 Very small |
& |
27.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
32,200 Small |
& |
8.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
2,000 Very few |