The salary statistics of statistical assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare statistical assistant salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $53,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,640 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for statistical assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) statistical assistants is $64,640. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid statistical assistants is $20,380.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of statistical assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $40,690 | 11.35% | 12.83% |
| 2017 | $36,070 | 1.66% | - |
| 2016 | $35,470 | -1.21% | - |
| 2015 | $35,900 | 1.78% | - |
| 2014 | $35,260 | 3.60% | - |
| 2013 | $33,990 | -4.35% | - |
| 2012 | $35,470 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].