Statistical Assistants

Statistical Assistants score 89 out of 100, which is very high exposure to AI. That ranks #13 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 14 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 10 on its own and 3 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 11 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

89/ 100

Very high

Rank: #13of 923 jobs
US workers: 4,710BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $50,330a year
In real AI use: 11 of 14tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 10 (71%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 3 (21%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (7%)

Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Participate in the publication of data or information.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Select statistical tests for analyzing data.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Interview people and keep track of their responses.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Send out surveys.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use

Similar jobs, lower exposure

Related occupations that score at least 10 points lower.

Other jobs in this field

Office and Administrative Support occupations close to this one.

Questions about statistical assistants and AI

Will AI replace statistical assistants?

Probably not entirely, but the job is likely to change a lot. Statistical Assistants score 89 out of 100 (very high exposure), #13 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 13 of the job's 14 tasks, 10 of them on its own, while 1 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which statistical assistants tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators"; "Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy"; "Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports".

Which statistical assistants tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Discuss data presentation requirements with clients".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 11 of the 14 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as statistical assistants, and what do they earn?

About 4,710 people in the US, with median pay of $50,330 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

Statistical Assistants

Task by task

Similar jobs, lower exposure

Other jobs in this field

Questions about statistical assistants and AI

Know what's changing before it reaches your job.