Side-by-Side Comparison
Actuaries leads 4–1| Metric | Actuaries | Economists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.1% | 31.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 44th | 45th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 2 / 13 |
| Median Salary | $125,770 | $115,440 |
| Employment | 28K | 16K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Systems Evaluation
Category Flexibility
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Administration and Management
Documenting/Recording Information
Information OrderingAI-Vulnerable
Written Expression
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Actuaries
30%
total discount
Economists
29%
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.
Economists
2 of 13 at risk53%Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption, and depletion of non-renewable resources.
51%Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
50%Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
49%Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
49%Conduct research on economic issues and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.
Wage Comparison
Economists earns -$10,330(-8%) vs Actuaries
ActuariesEconomists
10th
$75,240$62,340
25th
$90,970$82,260
Median
$125,770$115,440
75th
$164,860$166,030
90th
$206,430$212,710
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Actuaries2028–2035
Economists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Actuaries has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Economists.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Actuaries
$86,718
from $125,770
Economists
$79,527
from $115,440
After adjusting for AI risk, Actuaries offers $7,192 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Actuaries
0
Unique to Economists
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
ActuariesEconomists