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Occupational Report for Statisticians (15-2041) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields, such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, economic statistics, or other fields. Include mathematical statisticians.

Employment Outlook for Statisticians
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Statisticians There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Statisticians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Statisticians
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $20.32 $23.50 $28.60 $34.82 $41.05 $29.73 $61,844
Multnomah / Washington 20.65 24.31 29.65 37.06 45.40 31.18 64,857
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 19.81 22.29 26.44 31.41 36.85 27.04 56,247
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 25.48 29.10 33.94 39.52 49.46 34.71 72,208
Lane 22.19 26.26 30.32 36.68 44.98 31.66 65,835
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 22.00 23.71 26.22 29.60 31.69 26.41 54,921
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Statisticians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 431 484 53 12.3% 5 12 17
Multnomah / Washington 202 234 32 15.8% 3 6 9
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 174 186 12 6.9% 1 5 6
Lane 39 47 8 20.5% 1 1 2
Clackamas 10 14 4 40.0% 0 0 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 7 6 -1 -14.3% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 6 5 -1 -16.7% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Statisticians
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 431
Total, All Industries Private 149
Finance and Insurance Private 14
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 14
Insurance Carriers Private 14
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 71
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 20
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 34
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 15
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 17
Hospitals Private 15
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 19
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 19
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Private 16
Total, All Industries Federal 23
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 21
Total, All Industries State 234
Health Care and Social Assistance State 54
Social Assistance State 54
Individual and Family Services State 54
Public Administration State 169
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support State 14
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 23
Administration of Human Resource Programs State 62
Administration of Economic Programs State 70
Total, All Industries Local 25
Educational Services Local 11
Public Administration Local 14
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 12
Educational Requirements for Statisticians Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Statisticians
  • Analyze And Evaluate Economic Data
  • Analyze And Evaluate Social Data
  • Analyze And Evaluate Trends In International Markets
  • Analyze And Interpret Data And Budgets
  • Analyze Medical Data
  • Analyze Spatial Data
  • Analyze Statistical Data
  • Analyze Theoretical, Observational And Experimental Data
  • Apply Economic Principles And Trends
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Annuities
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Insurance
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Theoretical Research
  • Apply Mathematics To Actuarial Modeling
  • Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Compile Mathematical And Statistical Data
  • Conduct Customer Surveys
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Statistical Surveys
  • Design Computer Programs And Programming Tools
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Develop Mathematical Ideas And Interpretations
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Make Presentations
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Prepare Diagrams And Charts To Support Conclusions From Mathematical And Statistical Models
  • Prepare Mathematical Simulation Models
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Program Computers Using Existing Software
  • Provide Expert Testimony On Results Of Investigation
  • Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics And Indicators
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Mathematical And Statistical Methods To Evaluate Programs And Operations
  • Use Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Grant Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Statisticians The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-3174
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
OSU-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Corban College
5000 Deer Park Dr SE
Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 581-8600
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Statisticians No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Statisticians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Mathematical Scientists, All Other 56%
Mathematical Technicians 55%
Actuaries 44%
Economists 39%
Operations Research Analysts 37%
Survey Researchers 33%
Market Research Analysts 30%
Social Scientists And Related Workers, All Other 28%
Geographers 27%
Urban And Regional Planners 26%