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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 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Statisticians There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Data Manager 6/4/10 Eugene $11.42/hr to $14.24/hr DOE
Supv. Research Biological Statistician (Bc-Deu) 8/24/10 Corvallis
Job Openings from the Web for Statisticians The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Statistics Expert 8/29/10 Portland Heights American Tutoring.com
Statistician 8/19/10 Portland Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Research Associate/Statistical Programmer 7/19/10 Portland OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Senior Factory Statistician 6/8/10 Hillsboro Intel
State of Oregon License Information for Statisticians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Statisticians
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $19.48 $23.51 $28.19 $34.84 $44.09 $29.88 $62,155
Multnomah / Washington 21.23 25.44 30.39 38.68 47.45 32.28 67,126
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 18.57 21.28 25.17 28.72 33.43 25.32 52,685
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 22.19 28.28 34.88 41.23 58.16 35.92 74,719
Lane 17.66 25.70 30.64 38.17 47.93 31.80 66,150
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 16.83 20.48 24.52 28.05 35.87 25.05 52,110
Clackamas 17.68 19.37 24.96 35.00 40.55 26.94 56,041
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Statisticians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 554 612 58 10.5% 6 17 23
Multnomah / Washington 224 251 27 12.1% 3 7 10
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 215 227 12 5.6% 1 7 8
Lane 56 65 9 16.1% 1 2 3
Clackamas 17 19 2 11.8% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 3 3 0 0.0% 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 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 554
Total, All Industries Private 232
Finance and Insurance Private 20
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 20
Insurance Carriers Private 20
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 113
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 18
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 32
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 40
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 21
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 24
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 36
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 10
Hospitals Private 26
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 26
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 18
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 18
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Private 15
Total, All Industries Federal 24
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 22
Total, All Industries State 269
Construction State 10
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction State 10
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction State 10
Educational Services State 10
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 10
Public Administration State 248
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support State 10
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 27
Administration of Human Resource Programs State 130
Administration of Economic Programs State 81
Total, All Industries Local 29
Educational Services Local 19
Public Administration Local 10
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 10
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 programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

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:
Northwest Christian University
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 343-1641
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:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
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:
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:
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
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%