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Will AI replace statisticians?AI replacement risk 74% and how the work is changing

United States AI & Data Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$105,650
25th–75th pct. $82,220–$141,490
Top pay (est.)
$226,300
Top 10% $174,050
Pay in 5 years
$120,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$137,000est.
$117,800–$159,000
Outlook score
59/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
74%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+11.0%
1,900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Statisticians? AI replacement risk

74%
High
Ranked #763 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Statisticians

Key skills

Mathematics
5.4
Reading Comprehension
4.9
Critical Thinking
4.5
Speaking
4.2
Writing
4.2
Complex Problem Solving
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mathematics
6.2
Computers and Electronics
5.6
English Language
4.8
Administration and Management
3.6
Education and Training
3.6
Administrative
3.0
Biology
2.9
Customer and Personal Service
2.8

What the work involves

Analyzing Data or InformationProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersThinking CreativelyCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting Information

Important abilities

Number FacilityMathematical ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Master's degree
62%
Bachelor's degree
14%
Doctoral degree
10%
Associate's degree
5%
Some college
5%
Post-doctoral training
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
38%
Up to 1 month
24%
3–6 months
14%
1–2 years
10%
6–12 months
10%
2–4 years
5%

Related work experience

None
29%
2–4 years
24%
1–2 years
14%
4–6 years
14%
6–8 years
10%
1–3 months
5%
3–6 months
5%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.