Side-by-Side Comparison
Accountants leads 5–0| Metric | Statistical Assistants | Accountants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 43.3% | 40.4% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 89th | 82th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 9 / 15 | 8 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $51,440 | $81,680 |
| Employment | 6K | 1.4M |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Economics and Accounting
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Computers and Electronics
Mathematical Reasoning
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Education and Training
Clerical
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Systems AnalysisAI-Augmented
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
English Language
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Statistical Assistants
27%
total discount
Accountants
28%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Statistical Assistants
9 of 15 at risk86%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.
Accountants
8 of 15 at risk86%Process invoices for payment.
85%Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
84%Prepare adjusting journal entries.
80%Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
78%Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
Wage Comparison
Accountants earns +$30,240(+59%) vs Statistical Assistants
Statistical AssistantsAccountants
10th
$38,050$52,780
25th
$45,970$64,660
Median
$51,440$81,680
75th
$63,620$106,450
90th
$79,410$141,420
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Statistical Assistants2028–2035
Accountants2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Accountants 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%)
Statistical Assistants
$29,146
from $51,440
Accountants
$48,689
from $81,680
After adjusting for AI risk, Accountants offers $19,544 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Statistical
0
Unique to Accountants
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Statistical AssistantsAccountants