Takeover Tracker
43%medium risk
Statistical Assistants
vs

50 shared · 15 different

core competencies

38%medium risk
Budget Analysts

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricStatistical AssistantsBudget Analysts
Risk Score43.3%38.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile89th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)9 / 155 / 13
Median Salary$51,440$87,930
Employment6K47K

Skill Comparison

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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

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

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

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Statistical

0

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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