career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Statisticians and Tax Preparers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Statisticians | Tax Preparers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2041 | 13-2082 |
| title | Statisticians | Tax Preparers |
| onet code | 15-2041.00 | 13-2082.00 |
| description | 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. | Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 15 | 13 |
| tot emp | 29,800 | 73,570 |
| a mean | 112,330 | 58,860 |
| a median | 103,300 | 50,560 |
| a pct10 | 60,390 | 30,500 |
| a pct25 | 79,210 | 37,750 |
| a pct75 | 137,610 | 75,590 |
| a pct90 | 170,700 | 96,240 |
| h mean | 54 | 28 |
| h median | 49 | 24 |
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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