Economists
Life, Physical & Social Sciencesmediumaugment
BLS 2024-34: +6%
Median Wage: $113,940
Employment: 20K
Overall Exposure
55+13
2025 vs 2023
Theoretical Exposure
84What AI could do
Observed Exposure
35What AI actually does
Automation Risk Score
32Displacement risk
Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)
Solid lines = actual data · Dashed lines = estimated projections
Detailed Metrics Table
| Year | Overall | Theoretical | Observed | Risk | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 76 | 18 | 24 | actual |
| 2024 | 48 | 80 | 26 | 28 | actual |
| 2025 | 55 | 84 | 35 | 32 | actual |
| 2026 | 60 | 87 | 42 | 36 | estimated |
| 2027 | 65 | 89 | 50 | 39 | estimated |
| 2028 | 70 | 91 | 56 | 42 | estimated |
Task Breakdown
Analyze economic data and trends
48%β 1
About This Occupation
Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services by collecting and analyzing data and researching trends.