Statistical analyst vs process analyst

The differences between statistical analysts and process analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a statistical analyst, becoming a process analyst takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a process analyst has an average salary of $73,233, which is higher than the $69,356 average annual salary of a statistical analyst.

The top three skills for a statistical analyst include statistical analysis, data analysis and statistical methods. The most important skills for a process analyst are process improvement, project management, and customer service.

Statistical analyst vs process analyst overview

	Statistical Analyst	Process Analyst
Yearly salary	$69,356	$73,233
Hourly rate	$33.34	$35.21
Growth rate	19%	11%
Number of jobs	30,653	123,238
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	37	44
Years of experience	6	4

What does a statistical analyst do?

A statistical analyst is primarily responsible for gathering data, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the subject. Their other responsibilities also revolve around designing and implementing strategies for collecting information, analyzing data through particular software, and presenting the company's findings to decision-making officials. There are also instances when a statistical analyst must record and organize data using a database, collaborate with other teams, and even train new analysts. Furthermore, as a statistical analyst, it is essential to adhere to the company's policies and regulations.

What does a process analyst do?

A process analyst is also known as an operations research analyst, who evaluates in detail the steps in producing products and making important decisions as well as providing recommendations on how to enhance them. They are IT specialists that analyze the business process and workflows to determine how they can be computerized and improved. Responsibilities include identifying problems and risks as well as engaging in problem resolution. Important skills to consider for applicants include being innovative thinkers and goal-oriented.

Statistical analyst vs process analyst salary

Statistical analysts and process analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Statistical Analyst	Process Analyst
Average salary	$69,356	$73,233
Salary range	Between $50,000 And $94,000	Between $49,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	Bridgewater, NJ	Santa Clara, CA
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Connecticut
Best paying company	Genentech	Apple
Best paying industry	Pharmaceutical	Finance

Differences between statistical analyst and process analyst education

There are a few differences between a statistical analyst and a process analyst in terms of educational background:

	Statistical Analyst	Process Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Statistics	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Statistical analyst vs process analyst demographics

Here are the differences between statistical analysts' and process analysts' demographics:

	Statistical Analyst	Process Analyst
Average age	37	44
Gender ratio	Male, 56.1% Female, 43.9%	Male, 50.8% Female, 49.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 14.4% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 12.2% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	12%

Differences between statistical analyst and process analyst duties and responsibilities

Statistical analyst example responsibilities.

Manage weapon system project websites via SharePoint, including troubleshooting technical issues and developing guidelines for public/private information and user permissions.
Develop and validate statistical models using logistic regression, mix model, non-linear mix model, experimental design.
Implement CDISC SDTM & ADAM standards for data.
Create and validate CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets.
Pool data across multiple studies for ISS and ISE.
Develop a product class model to forecast sales opportunities of specific product categories using logistic regression, sampling and segmentation.

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Process analyst example responsibilities.

Lead the development and implementation of application and infrastructure solutions that are stable, operationally healthy, and supportable in production.
Develop and manage department SharePoint site to use as a collaborative document management tool.
Collaborate with project manager in tracking and managing project development process following RUP base SDLC methodologies.
Used Visio for process mapping to review operational procedures when determining areas of improvement.
Look at Java code to help debug it.
Test CRM platform through complex use of matrices to be able to segment a database for a more applicable personal contact.

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Statistical analyst vs process analyst skills

Common statistical analyst skills

Statistical Analysis, 11%
Data Analysis, 9%
Statistical Methods, 8%
Database, 6%
Data Collection, 5%
Visualization, 4%

Common process analyst skills

Process Improvement, 9%
Project Management, 7%
Customer Service, 6%
Continuous Improvement, 5%
Sigma, 4%
Business Processes, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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