Statisticians vs Social Science Research Assistants: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in social science research assistants work: 44% of tasks (high) against 21% for statisticians (some).
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 | Statisticians | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 21% (Some) | 44% (High) |
| Median pay a year | $105,650 | Not published |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Statisticians: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- Social Science Research Assistants: tasks, related jobs and skills to build