career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Statisticians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Statisticians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 15-2041 |
| title | Actuaries | Statisticians |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 15-2041.00 |
| description | Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. | Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 29,800 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 112,330 |
| a median | 125,770 | 103,300 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 60,390 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 79,210 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 137,610 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 170,700 |
| h mean | 64 | 54 |
| h median | 60 | 49 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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