SOC 19-3011
Economists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ48/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ15,880
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$115K
$62K โ $213K
Projected Growth
๐+1.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Economists face a risk score of 48/100 โ 4 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $115K ($69K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 48/100, Economists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai producing marketing and creative copy are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 15,880 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise and ethical oversight of research involving human subjects to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Economists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Machine learning models replacing manual hypothesis testing
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
Explain economic impact of policies to the public.
Review documents written by others.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Object or component oriented development software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Geographic information system
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
Economics and Accounting
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 55% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 76% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 74% |