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US job code 15-2041Very high change by 2035

Statisticians

Machines can already do 60% of this job's tasks. By 2035 that rises to 85%. Most of the work is changing now.

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Share of the work machines can do

Worldwide baseline, 2026 to 2050

100%75%50%25%20262035205060%

Statisticians in 2026: the short answer

  • Today: machines can do 60% of this job's tasks, and AI use is already seen in 21% of them.
  • Forecast: machines can already do half of its tasks, and 85% by 2035, according to the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit.
  • Size: 29,030 people do this job in the United States, on a median pay of $105,650 a year.
  • Contact with people: it scores 54% for contact with people.
  • Also called: Database Analyst, Demographer, Education Research Analyst, Mathematical Statistician.
  • Competency here means how well the best AI model, tool or robot available can do a task, scored out of 100: today using the best available now, and for later years the 311 prediction of what AI and robots will be able to do.

Updated by the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit. These are worldwide baseline figures; the Workforce Starburst shows them for your country. Go deeper: How ready am I? or an executive briefing.

Machines can do today
60%of the tasks, 2026
By 2035
85%of the tasks
US median pay
$105,650a year, May 2025
US jobs
29k29,030 people
Contact with people
54%how people-facing
Step 1AnticipateWhat is changing? Free to everyone

How the work changes, task by task

The tasks that take up most of the day, with the share of each that machines can do in 2026 (dark) and 2035 (pink). Worldwide baseline.

TaskShare of the dayMachines can do2026 to 2035
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information14%
60% to 90%
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data11%
68% to 94%
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables10%
82% to 97%
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy6%
25% to 55%
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research6%
83% to 97%
Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students6%
70% to 95%
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers6%
81% to 97%
Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest5%
42% to 72%
Step 2AssessWhy should I care? Free to everyone

The skills this job runs on

The skills statisticians use most, most used first.

Professionalism and work ethicAnalysis and dataLearning aptitude and mindsetIT and softwareCommunicationMoral intelligence and integrityResearch methodsCreative and innovative thinkingCritical thinking and problem solvingAdaptability and resilience

Human value: what makes people in this job hard to replace

How much statisticians rely on each one, from 0 to 10. 311 estimates, medium confidence.

  • Go-to problem solver7/10
  • Trust and reliability7/10
  • Know-how about the organisation5/10
  • Network and relationships4/10
  • Mentoring and developing others2/10
  • Culture and morale4/10
  • Initiative beyond the role5/10
  • Calm in a crisis4/10
  • Bridge between teams4/10
  • Reputation and influence4/10

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Questions

When will machines do half of the tasks of Statisticians?

Machines can already do half of its tasks. That is the worldwide baseline from the 311 Workforce Starburst, before adjusting for country.

Will AI take the job of statisticians?

Machines can do 60% of the tasks of statisticians today and 85% by 2035. Most of the routine work moves to machines, and the people in the job move to oversight, judgement and client work.

Sources and citing

Tasks and their share of the day: O*NET 31.0, occupation 15-2041.00 (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0). Pay and jobs: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. AI use today: Anthropic Economic Index (CC BY). Scoring, forecast and human value: the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit (human value scores are 311 estimates, medium confidence); after 2035 the figures extend each trend, with lower confidence. Foresight, not advice.

Cite as: 311 Institute (2026). Statisticians: the outlook to 2050. 311 Workforce Starburst. https://www.311institute.com/jobs/statisticians/