Compare Statisticians & Epidemiologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Statisticians $115,000
Epidemiologists $110,800

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Very High

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Very Low
Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Very Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Very Low
Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Service Orientation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Very Low
Service Orientation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Very Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Social Perceptiveness Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Low
Social Perceptiveness Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Coordination Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Low
Coordination Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Monitoring Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Low
Monitoring Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Management of Personnel Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Low
Management of Personnel Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Statisticians
Statisticians
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Statisticians
Statisticians

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Statisticians
Statisticians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Statisticians
Statisticians

3 related certifications

Certification for Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists

3 related certifications

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