medium risk
Social Science Research Assistantsvs
49 shared · 17 different
core competencies
medium risk
Graduate Teaching AssistantsSide-by-Side Comparison
Graduate Teaching Assistants leads 4–0| Metric | Social Science Research Assistants | Graduate Teaching Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 43.1% | 35.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 88th | 67th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 9 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $58,040 | N/A |
| Employment | 33K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Psychology
Clerical
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Education and Training
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Training and Teaching Others
Administration and Management
English Language
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Sociology and Anthropology
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Social Science Research Assistants
29%
total discount
Graduate Teaching Assistants
27%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Social Science Research Assistants
9 of 15 at risk87%Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
85%Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
85%Recruit and schedule research participants.
79%Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.
73%Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Graduate Teaching Assistants
7 of 15 at risk85%Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
83%Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
75%Prepare or proctor examinations.
59%Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.
52%Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
Wage Comparison
Social Science Research AssistantsGraduate Teaching Assistants
10th
$36,410N/A
25th
$46,190N/A
Median
$58,040N/A
75th
$73,060N/A
90th
$100,620N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Social Science Research Assistants2028–2035
Graduate Teaching Assistants2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Graduate Teaching Assistants has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Social Science Research Assistants.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Social
0
Unique to Graduate
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
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