Statistical Assistants Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $71,030 +38.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.15
10th percentile $50,380
90th percentile $94,160
Employed locally 420
National median $51,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,380
    25th
    $56,150
    50th (median)
    $71,030
    75th
    $85,690
    90th
    $94,160

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Statistical Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Statistical Assistants salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Statistical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,200
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $82,000
    Iowa $82,000
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,360
    California $78,040
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $73,660

    Nearby metros — Statistical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,010

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,930
    Customer Service Representatives$48,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Statistical Assistants make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Statistical Assistants in New York, NY-NJ is $34.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.42 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Statistical Assistants salaries?

    The median Statistical Assistants salary in New York, NY-NJ is 38.1% above the national median of $51,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Statistical Assistants in New York?

    Entry-level Statistical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,380 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,150.