Economic Assistant (Part-Time)
About this role
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is hiring a part-time Economic Assistant at GS-06 in Sacramento, California. You will help produce the economic data that tracks price changes and informs businesses, policymakers, and the public. The work involves collecting and analyzing data, interviewing businesses and households, and keeping accurate records. Applications for this Sacramento posting close November 6, 2026. It is a good federal entry point for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with data, and interested in how the economy is measured.
Posted on November 03, 2026, this opening appears in our Part-Time Jobs listings. The role is based on site in Sacramento, CA, so it suits candidates within commuting distance. The advertised pay for the position is $44,117 – $57,354/yr, as published by the employer. The sections below summarise the role in our own words: what you would be doing, what the employer expects, what is offered in return, and exactly how to apply.
Job snapshot
| Employer | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
|---|---|
| Job title | Economic Assistant (Part-Time) |
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job type | Part-time |
| Category | Part-Time Jobs |
| Salary | $44,117 – $57,354/yr |
| Posted | November 03, 2026 |
| Listing source | USAJOBS |
What you will do day to day
The employer's listing highlights the following as the main responsibilities of the role:
- Collect economic data from businesses and households
- Conduct interviews with company officials and respondents
- Analyze data and check it for accuracy
- Maintain complete and accurate survey records
- Support economists producing official price statistics
What you will need
- Experience collecting and analyzing data
- Skill in interviewing people and recording answers accurately
- Strong attention to detail and record-keeping
- Ability to work a part-time federal schedule
- Eligibility for a federal GS-06 appointment
This role suits someone looking for dependable hours that fit around other commitments such as study, family, or a second job.
Pay and benefits
The advertised salary range for this position is $44,117 – $57,354/yr, as published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Final offers in US hiring typically depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and the official listing remains the authoritative source for pay details. Alongside pay, weigh the benefits below — health cover, paid leave, and retirement contributions can add significant value on top of the base figure.
Benefits listed by the employer
- Federal GS-06 part-time appointment
- Full-time equivalent salary range of $44,117 to $57,354
- Federal paid leave and holidays on a prorated basis
- Training in official economic statistics
- A pathway into federal statistical careers
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the source listing (USAJOBS), where the original posting is linked — always confirm the role, pay and deadline there before applying.
- Complete every field of the application on the source listing and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- State your availability clearly in the application — managers screen for schedule fit first.
- Ask whether extra hours or a full-time path are available if that matters to you.
- Reliability is the top hiring factor for part-time roles; reference it with examples.
- Confirm the commute and shift pattern work for you before accepting.
Frequently asked questions
When do applications close?
This Sacramento posting closes November 6, 2026.
Is this a full-time role?
No, it is a part-time GS-06 position with the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I apply for the Economic Assistant (Part-Time) position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the source listing on USAJOBS. US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
What is the salary for this Economic Assistant (Part-Time) role?
The advertised range is $44,117 – $57,354/yr, as published by the employer. The final offer depends on experience, qualifications, and location, so confirm the current figure on the official listing before you apply.
Where is this job located?
This position is listed for Sacramento, CA and is a On-site role. Confirm the exact workplace address on the official listing.
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