Operations Research Analysts vs Statisticians: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in operations research analysts work: 43% of tasks (high) against 21% for statisticians (some). Statisticians has the higher median pay, $105,650 a year against $88,940, a gap of $16,710.
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 | Operations Research Analysts | Statisticians |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 43% (High) | 21% (Some) |
| Median pay a year | $88,940 | $105,650 |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Operations Research Analysts: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- Statisticians: tasks, related jobs and skills to build