Actuaries vs Economists: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in economists work: 24% of tasks (some) against 5% for actuaries (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet.
Side by side
| Measure | Actuaries | Economists |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 5% (Little observed) | 24% (Some) |
| Median pay a year | $130,000 | Not published |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Actuaries: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- Economists: tasks, related jobs and skills to build