Statistical Assistants
Also called: Actuarial Analyst, Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Technician (Actuarial Tech), Research AssistantCompile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
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What the data says: AI could halve the time on all 14 of its rated tasks, and jobs are projected to shrink 1.8% by 2035. In the most exposed occupations, the squeeze shows up first among early-career workers. How to think about this →
About this projection
BLS builds AI into its projections where the research supports it: “BLS generally applies adjustments based on this research conservatively, where there is convincing evidence for a change.”
It also notes a limit: “BLS projection methods are not designed to capture extremely rapid technological change.”
On its AI exposure groups, BLS says exposure “does not imply job loss.”
Recent conditions
- In 2024, 3.6% of people in this work were unemployed, against 3.8% across all occupations Census ACS 2024
- From Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, 4.3 hires for every 10 job openings in government, which employs about 27% of people in this work, against 7.3 across all industries BLS JOLTS
One box per opening, filled for each hire; hires beyond the openings are added in a lighter shade. Higher can mean openings get filled, or that people leave often; lower, that jobs go unfilled, or hiring is slow.4.3 this industry7.3 all industries
Median pay by state BLS OEWS May 2025, state estimates
Tap a state for its figures.
Median pay in every state
| State | Median | Middle half earn | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $56,900 | $54,880 to $57,830 | 100 |
| California | $82,580 | $64,290 to $100,340 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $76,140 | $52,920 to $83,820 | 160 |
| Florida | $57,200 | $49,100 to $80,470 | 90 |
| Hawaii | $40,240 | $39,330 to $50,450 | 40 |
| Illinois | $63,410 | $55,190 to $69,590 | not published |
| Indiana | $46,860 | $42,060 to $50,940 | 270 |
| Iowa | not published | not published | 80 |
| Kentucky | $45,660 | $42,060 to $59,480 | 100 |
| Maine | $48,050 | $45,570 to $53,580 | 40 |
| Maryland | $59,690 | $50,640 to $65,520 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $70,470 | $50,420 to $70,570 | 190 |
| Michigan | $49,660 | $43,500 to $54,440 | 370 |
| Minnesota | $58,580 | $52,350 to $58,600 | not published |
| Missouri | $58,610 | $45,010 to $72,420 | 90 |
| Nebraska | $59,620 | $51,420 to $61,310 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $69,480 | $59,620 to $81,990 | 110 |
| New York | $46,520 | $35,990 to $61,810 | not published |
| North Carolina | not published | not published | 250 |
| Ohio | $47,980 | $37,550 to $60,540 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $46,010 | $33,740 to $54,550 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,740 | $42,310 to $54,060 | 280 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,490 | $22,850 to $32,640 | 230 |
| South Carolina | $58,970 | $49,690 to $61,400 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $47,780 | $42,840 to $52,090 | 390 |
| Texas | $43,590 | $37,670 to $57,130 | not published |
| Washington | $63,660 | $51,310 to $77,150 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $53,400 | $47,480 to $95,020 | 60 |
Nationally: $50,330. Shades run from the lowest state median to the highest; a territory below that range takes the lightest. How to read this
How AI touches the work
What AI could speed up, task by task, and where people already use it.
AI could halve the time on all 14 of its rated tasks
| AI rating | Its main tasks | Share of Claude conversations May 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| AI + software | Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators. | 0.27% |
| AI + software | Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses. | 0.02% |
| AI alone | Participate in the publication of data or information. | under 0.01% |
| AI alone | Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy. | 0.01% |
| AI + software | File data and related information, and maintain and update databases. | 0.03% |
| AI + software | Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports. | 0.11% |
See all 16 tasks
| AI + software | Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets. | under 0.01% |
| AI + software | Discuss data presentation requirements with clients. | under 0.01% |
| Not rated | Present results of statistical analyses to stakeholders. | Not published |
| AI + software | Select statistical tests for analyzing data. | Not published |
| Not rated | Write code for statistical applications. | Not published |
| AI + software | Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis. | under 0.01% |
| AI alone | Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes. | under 0.01% |
| AI alone | Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used. | Not published |
| AI alone | Send out surveys. | Not published |
| AI + software | Interview people and keep track of their responses. | under 0.01% |
Ordered by how important O*NET's respondents rate each task (1 to 5) times the share who say it is part of their job. The ordering is ours. 11 of the 16 have a published share of Claude conversations; “not published” means too few conversations for Anthropic to publish a figure.
Where people already use AI
The tasks above say what AI could speed up. This shows what people are using it for. Its 16 tasks fall under 14 work activities that many occupations share, and Microsoft counted how often each one came up in 200,000 conversations with its Copilot assistant in 2024.
- #5 Provide information or assistance to the public
- #12 Explain regulations, policies, or procedures
- #20 Present research or technical information
- and 4 more, in the table below
| Work activity | This occupation's tasks under it | People asked AI for help in 10,000 conversations |
AI did it for them in 10,000 conversations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile records, documentation, or other data | |||
| Process digital or online data | |||
| Present research or technical information | |||
| Evaluate the quality or accuracy of data | |||
| Provide information or assistance to the public | |||
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures | |||
| Perform administrative or clerical activities | |||
| Program computer systems or production equipment |
Show all 14 activities
| Confer with clients to determine needs or order specifications | |||
| Develop operational or technical procedures or standards | |||
| Communicate environmental or sustainability information | |||
| Interview people to obtain information | |||
| Analyze data to improve operations | |||
| Process shipments or mail |
How people in this work use Claude
What people in this work made with Claude % of conversations
- Data or a spreadsheet35%
- A document or report14%
- An analysis or summary9%
- A script or snippet9%
- A chart or visualization7%
How they worked with Claude
63% of these conversations were about work. Anthropic Economic Index, May 2026.
How to read this
Work activities come from O*NET, which links every task to the broader activities it involves. Microsoft's figures are for the activity across everyone who used Copilot, not for statistical assistants specifically. Copilot is a general chat assistant; dedicated coding tools are not included, so programming help is under-counted here. Activities are listed by how many of this occupation's tasks fall under them.
The task ratings say whether AI could halve the time a task takes: on its own (“AI alone”), or with software built on it (“AI + software”). They were made by people in 2023 (Eloundou et al.). Claude's share is the task's share of all Claude.ai conversations in May 2026; Anthropic doesn't publish a task with too few conversations. None of these add up to the BLS exposure group, which combines five research measures.
More in the Guide: task ratings · task order · work activities · Copilot figures · Claude
High exposure doesn't mean fewer jobs
BLS projects most occupations in its two most exposed groups to grow: 141 of 206 rated Very high and 165 of 206 rated High. Each dot is one of the 831 occupations BLS rates.
Career moves into and out of this occupation
From moves between occupations found in online resumes, 2002–2016. Career changes only: a first job after school isn't a move.
Where people moved next
of 1,006 moves out
- 1 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Very high +1.4% 12%
- 2 Customer Service Representatives Very high -5.3% 7%
- 3 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Very high -6.0% 5%
- 4 Teacher Assistants (2010 group) an older group BLS has since split; no exposure group today 4%
- 5 Statisticians Very high +11.0% 4%
Where people moved in from
of 1,092 moves in
- 1 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Very high +1.4% 13%
- 2 Teacher Assistants (2010 group) an older group BLS has since split; no exposure group today 9%
- 3 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Very high -6.0% 6%
- 4 Retail Salespersons Very high -0.3% 5%
- 5 Customer Service Representatives Very high -5.3% 4%
Resumes over-represent younger, white-collar job-seekers and moves into management. Schubert, Stansbury and Taska (resume data).
Education and training for the occupation
Census survey (American Community Survey)
- 3% less than high school
- 14% high school
- 26% some college
- 7% associate's
- 31% bachelor's
- 16% master's
- 1% professional degree
- 1% doctorate
Census ACS 2024, all workers in this occupation · 510 people surveyed.
Median pay by highest degree full-time, year-round · Census ACS 2024, all workers in this occupation
1 program: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Jobs that require a credential BLS Occupational Requirements Survey 2023
32.5% this occupation
45.3% all occupations
| By kind | This occupation | All occupations |
|---|---|---|
| a license | <0.5% | 19.1% |
| an educational certificate | <0.5% | 2.8% |
| a certification | not published |
Share of jobs whose employer requires it. BLS doesn't say which credential. How to read this
Look up certifications, training and licenses U.S. Department of Labor
- Certification Finder ↗ certifications CareerOneStop lists for this occupation
- Training Finder ↗ schools and programs, nationwide; narrow the place there
- License Finder ↗ licenses by state
- Apprenticeship Finder ↗ DOL lists 1 registered apprenticeship in this occupation (Statistical Assistant). Apprenticeship.gov can't be linked to one occupation, so search for “Statistical Assistants” there.
These open in a new tab and send only the occupation's public code. More in the Guide
BLS AI exposure categories (Aug 2026) · BLS Employment Projections 2025–35 · O*NET 31.0 · Task ratings: Eloundou et al., Science (2024) · Microsoft "Working with AI" v1.1 · Anthropic Economic Index (2026-06-26) · Schubert, Stansbury and Taska · NCES CIP–SOC · Census ACS 2024 · BLS JOLTS · Brynjolfsson, Chandar and Chen, Stanford (Aug 2026)
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