SOC 15-2041
Statisticians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ41/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ29,800
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$103K
$60K โ $171K
Projected Growth
๐+8.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค86/100
High exposure
๐ก Statisticians face a risk score of 41/100 โ 3 points below the national average of 44. With 86/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $103K ($57K 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 41/100, Statisticians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai summarization replacing manual report compilation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 29,800 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in architecting novel systems requiring creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration on ambiguous problems to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Statisticians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Machine learning model auto-tuning displacing ML engineers
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Architecting novel systems requiring creative problem-solving
Cross-functional collaboration on ambiguous problems
Stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation
Ethical AI oversight and bias auditing
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
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Data mining software
Data base management system software
Business intelligence and data analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Medicine and Dentistry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 55% |
| Mathematicians | 24 | $122K | 79% |
| Computer Occupations | 26 | $106K | 75% |