[Core] [112% incumbents] Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
  DWAs: Check data for recording errors.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
  DWAs: Enter information into databases or software programs.

[Core] [112% incumbents] File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
  DWAs: Enter information into databases or software programs. | File documents or records.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.
  DWAs: Code data or other information.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
  DWAs: Analyze operational or research data.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Participate in the publication of data or information.
  DWAs: Prepare research or technical reports.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Interview people and keep track of their responses.
  DWAs: Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.
  DWAs: Check data for recording errors.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
  DWAs: Develop data analysis or data management procedures.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Send out surveys.
  DWAs: Send information, materials or documentation.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
  DWAs: Confer with clients to determine needs.

[EMERGING:New] Present results of statistical analyses to stakeholders.

[EMERGING:New] Write code for statistical applications.

--- SKILLS ---
  Mathematics (imp:4.38 lvl:4.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.05 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.98 lvl:5.32) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.85 lvl:5.04) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.38 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.15 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:3.00 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:2.92 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.89 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.76 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.49 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Communications and Media (imp:2.41 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.37 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.08 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.04 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Transportation (imp:1.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Psychology (imp:1.88 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Food Production (imp:1.85) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Telecommunications (imp:1.81 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:1.80 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:1.75 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Building and Construction (imp:1.71) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.56 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:1.53 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Mechanical (imp:1.45) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.43 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:1.33) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.28 lvl:0.39) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:4.62 lvl:4.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Number Facility (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Control Precision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Depth Perception (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.78 lvl:4.36) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.49 lvl:4.77) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.43 lvl:5.29) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.38 lvl:4.70) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Processing Information (imp:4.37 lvl:5.76) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.22 lvl:4.87) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.10 lvl:4.78) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.08 lvl:4.24) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.87 lvl:4.91) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.85 lvl:4.26) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.80 lvl:3.93) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.54 lvl:3.18) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.48 lvl:3.87) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.37 lvl:3.18) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.10 lvl:2.81) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.57) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.32) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.03 lvl:2.85) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.01 lvl:2.50) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.00 lvl:3.28) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.93 lvl:2.82) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.87 lvl:3.62) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.81 lvl:3.36) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.70 lvl:2.36) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.63 lvl:2.95) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:3.01) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.41 lvl:2.07) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.35 lvl:2.34) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.34 lvl:1.80) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.06 lvl:1.70) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.97 lvl:1.52) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.90 lvl:1.32) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.88 lvl:1.33) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.65 lvl:0.90) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.56 lvl:0.78) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.46 lvl:0.87) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.38) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.37 lvl:0.59) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.22) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.16) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.15) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.44) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:1.54) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.32) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.11) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.93) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.66) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.62) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:0.47) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.44) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:0.36) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:0.23) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.13) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.10) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.06) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.45) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Programming (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 4,710
  annual_median    : $50,330
  annual_pct10     : $35,990
  annual_pct25     : $42,840
  annual_pct75     : $63,950
  annual_pct90     : $81,990
  annual_mean      : $55,650
  hourly_median    : $24.20

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($82,580)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($27,490)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.004x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (26 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      950  median: $  48,800
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      800  median: $  57,830
  Educational Services                     emp:      780  median: $  47,780
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      670  median: $  64,560
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      290  median: $  52,920
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       90  median: $ 110,160
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       50  median: $  55,070
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:       50  median: $  32,790

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      950  median: $  48,800
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      800  median: $  57,830
  Educational Services                     emp:      780  median: $  47,780
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      670  median: $  64,560
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      290  median: $  52,920
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       90  median: $ 110,160
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       50  median: $  55,070
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:       50  median: $  32,790

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A physician assistant or physician associate (PA) is a type of non-physician practitioner. While these job titles are used internationally, there is significant variation in training and scope of practice from country to country, and sometimes between smaller jurisdictions such as states or provinces. Depending on location, PAs practice semi-autonomously under the supervision of a physician, or autonomously perform a subset of medical services classically provided by physicians.
The educational model was initially based upon the accelerated training of physicians in the United States during the shortage of qualified medical providers during World War II.  Since then, the use of PAs has spread to at least 16 countries around the world. In the US, PAs may diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and serve as a principal healthcare provider. In many states PAs are required to have a direct agreement with a physician. 
In the UK, PAs were introduced in 2003. They support the work of the healthcare team, but are dependent clinicians requiring supervision from a physician. They cannot prescribe medications nor request ionising radiation investigations (e.g., x-ray) in the UK.  PAs are widely used in Canada.  The model began during the Korean War and transitioned to the present concept in 2002.  Skills and scope of privileges are similar to those in the US.


== Title and professional identity ==
The occupational title of physician assistant and physician associate originated in the United States in 1967 at Duke University. The role has been adopted in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, India, Israel, Bulgaria, Myanmar, Switzerland, Liberia, Ghana, and by analogous names throughout Africa, each with their own nomenclature and education structure. In Malawi they are called clinical officers. Most of them study clinical medicine at the Malawi College of Health Sciences and other colleges within the country. In 2021, the American Academy of Physician Assistants voted to rename itself the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and adopted "physician associate" as the preferred professional designation. U.S. state governments such as the one in Oregon have begun to implement statutory changes to reflect the name change in Oregon. The move has been controversial; critics of the name change feel the word "associate" could be misleading for patients trying to understand PAs' scope of practice, while proponents feel it better conveys the profession's collaborative and independent roles.


== Services ==
Depending on jurisdiction, a physician assistant or associates may:

conduct patient interviews and take medical histories
conduct physical examinations, including the interpretation of clinical signs
order and interpret diagnostic tests and exams (As per International labour Organisation code)
diagnose illnesses
formulate treatment plans
coordinate and manage care
perform medical procedures
prescribe medications (As per International labour organisation norms if any)
conduct clinical research
provide patient counselling
offer advice on preventative health care
first assist in surgery
Can serve as a clinical tutor/Demonstrator, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor (depending on academic qualifications along with experience).
In Administrative sector, can serve as principal/Director, Dean etc. as per experience & Qualifications.


== Scope of practice and regulation ==
Physician assistant scope of practice vary by country and state. Physician assistant practice laws in a majority of US states have been updated in recent years to give PAs more autonomy and reduce onerous supervision language. A few states now allow PAs to practice under a "collaborative" agreement rather than with direct physician supervision. In the UK, the General Medical Council (GMC) has become the official regulator of physician associates in December 2024. England's 2025 Leng Review also recommended standard national policies, including a specific supervision model and a unique PA uniform to distinguish PAs from doctors.


== Workplaces ==
Physician assistants or associates train to work in settings such as hospitals, clinics and other types of health facilities, or virtually via telemedicine. PAs are commonly found working in teaching and research as well as hospital administration and other clinical environments. PAs may practice in primary care or Health Sciences specialties, including emergency medicine, surgery and cardiology.


== Employment growth and compensation ==
Physician assistant job growth in the 21st century has been substantial. In the United States, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that "demand for PAs is expected to grow 27% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations". Median annual wages for U.S. physician assistants have increased to over $130,000 and are higher still in surgical and emergency medicine subspecialties. A number of sources have reported that the increasing demand for physician assistants is a result of physician shortages in primary care and increased use of team-based models of care.


== Training ==
Physician assistant (or associate) education is shorter than the medical degree required to become a physician (MD/DO). Most PAs in the United States have completed 4 years of undergraduate training followed by 2–3 years of Master's-level training, including both didactic training and clinical training. The didactic portions usually include microbiology, genetics, clinical anatomy and physiology, clinical pathophysiology, clinical medicine, clinical pharmacology, patient history & physical exam, clinical problem-solving, women's health, and applied clinical skills. The clinical year usually entails of 4-8 week rotations in surgery, family medicine, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, psychiatry, internal medicine, pediatrics, and other rotations depending on the school. In total, most United States PA Master's programs come out to about 100 semester credit hours (ranging from 95 to 122) or 150 quarter hours.
After training and graduation, most PAs in the US take the PANCE for board certification. The PANCE is a 300-question exam (five 60-question blocks) covering a wide variety of medical topics, assessing for entry-level competency of a PA.  Unlike an MD, a PA's training typically does not involve residency training, although this is increasingly offered in a variety of specialties.
Renewal of certification is usually required every few years, varying by jurisdiction. In the US, many states require PAs to submit CME hours to demonstrate they are staying up to date for licensure renewal. The National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA) requires 100 CME hours every 2 years to maintain certification. Every 10 years, the NCCPA requires PAs to take the PANRE (four 60-question blocks taken at once) or PANRE-LA (taken between years 7 and 9 of practice, consisting of twelve 25-question blocks), an exam that aims to test the competency of practicing PAs.
Some PAs go on to get doctorates (DMS/DMSc/DScPAS). These doctorates are professional doctorates most similar to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), but do not necessarily increase medical knowledge or scope of practice. While programs based in the United States have some level of variability, these doctorate programs are largely focused in academic research, health administration, and health leadership education. 


== Diversity and representation ==
The PA profession in the United States continues to have recruitment and diversity issues, with the physician assistant workforce remaining predominantly white and male. A 2025 report by the Milbank Memorial Fund discovered that approximately 3.5% of recent PA graduates self-identified as Black, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander, while about 6.4% of recent graduates self-identified as 

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Statistical Assistants compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies and actuarial computations. They verify data accuracy, enter information into databases, and create charts and graphs to support analytical work. These professionals serve as the computational backbone for statistical analysis teams across government, research, and business sectors.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A Statistical Assistant begins by checking source data for completeness and accuracy, identifying recording errors that could compromise analysis results. They spend significant time entering verified data into computer systems and statistical software like SPSS or Excel. Throughout the day, they compile reports, charts, and graphs that describe analytical findings, often coding data using standardized classification systems. They organize paperwork such as survey forms for distribution, compute statistical measures using formulas and calculators, and maintain updated databases. The role frequently involves interviewing people to collect responses and tracking their data systematically.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong mathematical reasoning abilities and exceptional attention to detail, as data accuracy is paramount. They demonstrate high number facility and can process complex information systematically while maintaining focus during repetitive computational tasks. Successful Statistical Assistants are conventionally-minded with investigative tendencies, preferring structured environments with clear procedures and protocols. They communicate effectively both in writing and verbally when interpreting findings for others, and show dependability in meeting deadlines for critical statistical deliverables.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Statistical Assistants hold a bachelor's degree (59.2% of practitioners), typically in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related analytical field. Some enter with college coursework but no degree (11.9%), while others pursue master's degrees (11.3%) for advanced positions. Entry-level positions require demonstrated proficiency in statistical software, database management, and mathematical computation, often gained through internships or academic projects involving data analysis.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Statistical Assistants commonly advance to roles as Statisticians, Data Scientists, or Business Intelligence Analysts after gaining experience with complex analytical methods and software programming. Many transition into specialized areas like Clinical Data Management or Actuarial Analysis, leveraging their foundational skills in data verification and computational accuracy. Senior career paths include research leadership positions or consulting roles where they design statistical studies rather than just implementing them.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, Statistical Assistants earn a median annual wage of $50,330 with employment of 4,710 nationwide. Wages range from $35,990 at the 10th percentile to $81,990 at the 90th percentile, showing significant earning potential with experience and specialization. Geographic variation is substantial, with California offering the highest median wages at $82,580 compared to Puerto Rico's $27,490, representing a 3.00x ratio. Top employing sectors include government agencies (950 positions), professional services firms (800 positions), and educational institutions (780 positions), reflecting strong demand across public and private research organizations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces moderate automation pressure as routine data entry and basic computational tasks become increasingly automated through advanced software and AI systems. However, the critical thinking required for data verification, error detection, and interpretation of statistical findings provides protection against full automation. The emerging emphasis on presenting results to stakeholders and writing statistical code suggests the role is evolving toward higher-value analytical activities.

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