Takeover Tracker
43%medium risk
Social Science Research Assistants
vs

57 shared · 13 different

core competencies

43%medium risk
Statistical Assistants

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSocial Science Research AssistantsStatistical Assistants
Risk Score43.1%43.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile88th89th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)9 / 159 / 15
Median Salary$58,040$51,440
Employment33K6K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mathematical Reasoning
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Number Facility
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Sociology and Anthropology
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively
Finger Dexterity
Clerical
Interacting With Computers

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Social Science Research Assistants

29%

total discount

Statistical 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 risk
87%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.

Statistical Assistants

9 of 15 at risk
86%Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
85%Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
83%Participate in the publication of data or information.
77%Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.
65%File data and related information and maintain and update databases.

Wage Comparison

Statistical Assistants earns -$6,600(-11%) vs Social Science Research Assistants
Social Science Research AssistantsStatistical Assistants
10th
$36,410$38,050
25th
$46,190$45,970
Median
$58,040$51,440
75th
$73,060$63,620
90th
$100,620$79,410

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Social Science Research Assistants2028–2035
Statistical Assistants2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Social Science Research Assistants has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Statistical Assistants.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Social Science Research Assistants

$33,007

from $58,040

Statistical Assistants

$29,146

from $51,440

After adjusting for AI risk, Social Science Research Assistants offers $3,861 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Social

0

Unique to Statistical

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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