Statistical Assistants vs Budget Analysts AI Risk

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medium risk

Statistical Assistants

50 shared · 15 different

core competencies

medium risk

Budget Analysts

Side-by-Side Comparison

Budget Analysts leads 5–0

Metric	Statistical Assistants	Budget Analysts
Risk Score	43.3%	38.1%
Risk Tier	Medium Risk	Medium Risk
Risk Percentile	89th	75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)	9 / 15	5 / 13
Median Salary	$51,440	$87,930
Employment	6K	47K

Skill Comparison

Sorted by largest difference

Economics and Accounting

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Computers and Electronics

MathematicsAI-Vulnerable

Administration and Management

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Mathematical Reasoning

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Law and Government

Systems AnalysisAI-Augmented

Performing Administrative Activities

Near Vision

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Statistical Assistants

27%

total discount

Budget Analysts

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

Budget Analysts

5 of 13 at risk

85%Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.

84%Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.

55%Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.

53%Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

51%Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.

Wage Comparison

Budget Analysts earns +$36,490(+71%) vs Statistical Assistants

Statistical AssistantsBudget Analysts

10th

$38,050$60,510

25th

$45,970$72,240

Median

$51,440$87,930

75th

$63,620$110,380

90th

$79,410$134,640

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Statistical Assistants2028–2035

Budget Analysts2028–2035

20242030203520402045

Budget Analysts 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

Budget Analysts

$54,429

from $87,930

After adjusting for AI risk, Budget Analysts offers $25,283 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

Unique to Statistical

Unique to Budget

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation

Regulatory Barriers

Decision Complexity

Creativity

Statistical AssistantsBudget Analysts

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