Side-by-Side Comparison
Actuaries leads 5–0| Metric | Actuaries | Statisticians |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.1% | 37.8% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 44th | 75th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 9 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $125,770 | $103,300 |
| Employment | 28K | 30K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Science
Systems Evaluation
Administration and Management
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
ProgrammingAI-Vulnerable
Judgment and Decision MakingAI-Augmented
Systems AnalysisAI-Augmented
Developing and Building Teams
NegotiationAI-Resistant
Getting Information
Complex Problem SolvingAI-Resistant
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Actuaries
30%
total discount
Statisticians
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.
Statisticians
9 of 15 at risk71%Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
70%Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
65%Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
53%Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
52%Develop software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
Wage Comparison
Statisticians earns -$22,470(-18%) vs Actuaries
ActuariesStatisticians
10th
$75,240$60,390
25th
$90,970$79,210
Median
$125,770$103,300
75th
$164,860$137,610
90th
$206,430$170,700
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Actuaries2028–2035
Statisticians2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Actuaries has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Statisticians.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Actuaries
$86,718
from $125,770
Statisticians
$64,294
from $103,300
After adjusting for AI risk, Actuaries offers $22,424 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Actuaries
0
Unique to Statisticians
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
ActuariesStatisticians