Side-by-Side Comparison
Actuaries leads 5–0| Metric | Actuaries | Budget Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.1% | 38.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 44th | 75th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 5 / 13 |
| Median Salary | $125,770 | $87,930 |
| Employment | 28K | 47K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Thinking Creatively
Systems Evaluation
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Judgment and Decision MakingAI-Augmented
Analyzing Data or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Actuaries
30%
total discount
Budget Analysts
27%
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.
Budget Analysts
5 of 13 at risk85%Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
84%Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
55%Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
53%Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
51%Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
Wage Comparison
Budget Analysts earns -$37,840(-30%) vs Actuaries
ActuariesBudget Analysts
10th
$75,240$60,510
25th
$90,970$72,240
Median
$125,770$87,930
75th
$164,860$110,380
90th
$206,430$134,640
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Actuaries2028–2035
Budget Analysts2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Actuaries has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Budget Analysts.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Actuaries
$86,718
from $125,770
Budget Analysts
$54,429
from $87,930
After adjusting for AI risk, Actuaries offers $32,290 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Actuaries
0
Unique to Budget
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
ActuariesBudget Analysts