Will AI replace Statistical Assistants?
AI reaches most of this job’s work.
66/100
Very high exposure
More exposed to AI than 95% of US workers.
- AI already used in
- 36% of the work
- As AI tools mature: up to
- 100% of the work
What the job involves
Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
Where AI reaches the work
The job’s main tasks, heaviest first, by how far AI reaches them.
Already happening(5)
- Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
- Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
- Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
- Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.
- Interview people and keep track of their responses.
Within reach(9)
- Participate in the publication of data or information.
- Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
- File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
- Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
- Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
and 4 more
Also called
Statistical Clerk · Compiler · Actuarial Assistant · Actuary Clerk · Analytical Clerk · Bookman · Compilation Clerk · Data Technician (Data Tech)
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What these numbers mean
The score is the share of this job’s work, weighted by how important and frequent each task is, that AI could do in half the time: tasks an AI model could do alone count in full, tasks that need software built on AI count half.
“AI already used” is the share of the work in tasks where people are recorded using AI today. “As AI tools mature” counts every task AI could halve, with or without extra software.
The percentile compares the score with every job’s, weighted by how many people in the US do each one. Exposure means AI could change how the work is done, not that the job goes away. These are estimates for the typical job, not predictions.
Sources
- O*NET 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
- GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs (task labels), Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin & Rock (2023), OpenAI and University of Pennsylvania
- Anthropic Economic Index: labor market impacts (task penetration), Anthropic
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and metropolitan areas), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics