How to become a Statistician

Applies statistical principles to design experiments, surveys and other quantitative studies. Uses statistical techniques to collect, organise, analyse and interpret data. Uses and develops statistical methods to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, health, technology, social sciences, business, government, industry and commerce.

Main tasks

• Evaluates, processes, analyses and interprets data
• Produces relevant statistics to describe and infer trends and patterns
• Applies models to experimental observations, and adjusts and recasts the models
• Evaluates and describes the reliability and utility of source information
• Liaises with management and clients to determine the area to be surveyed or examined
• Plans and organises surveys and other statistical collections, and designs questionnaires
• Reports significant differences in relationships among sources of data
• Uses numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations

Ways in

• University: Mathematics & Statistics degrees

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $107,744 a year
• About 12,500 people work in this job group now, and about 15,900 are projected by 2035. (+27.5%)
• Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Statistician?

Ways in include: Mathematics & Statistics degrees.

How much does a Statistician earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $107,744 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Statistician a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 28% by 2035, from about 12,500 to about 15,900 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Statistician?

Usually. 88% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of a Statistician?

Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04