Side-by-Side Comparison
Actuaries leads 5–0| Metric | Actuaries | Accountants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.1% | 40.4% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 44th | 82th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 8 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $125,770 | $81,680 |
| Employment | 28K | 1.4M |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Systems Evaluation
Complex Problem SolvingAI-Resistant
Judgment and Decision MakingAI-Augmented
Processing Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Actuaries
30%
total discount
Accountants
28%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Actuaries
4 of 15 at risk75%Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.
55%Design, review and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.
53%Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.
51%Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.
49%Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated with investment products or credit offerings.
Accountants
8 of 15 at risk86%Process invoices for payment.
85%Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
84%Prepare adjusting journal entries.
80%Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
78%Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
Wage Comparison
Accountants earns -$44,090(-35%) vs Actuaries
ActuariesAccountants
10th
$75,240$52,780
25th
$90,970$64,660
Median
$125,770$81,680
75th
$164,860$106,450
90th
$206,430$141,420
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Actuaries2028–2035
Accountants2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Actuaries has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Accountants.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Actuaries
$86,718
from $125,770
Accountants
$48,689
from $81,680
After adjusting for AI risk, Actuaries offers $38,029 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Actuaries
0
Unique to Accountants
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
ActuariesAccountants