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AI Work Index

Headline risk

9%

Low Risk

Survey researchers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 2134title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

8.8 current · 8.3 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $63K

Median annual wage

Demand -5%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 5

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 32% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 63,380

Employment 2024

8.8K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-5.2%

Openings (2024–34)

0.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 36,95025th pctl: USD 46,110Median: USD 63,38075th pctl: USD 85,370Top 10%: USD 118,730

Demand outlook

Employment of survey researchers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, decline.

Education: Master's degree Experience: None

Role Profile

Writing and readingMathematicsComputers and information technology

Tasks

  • 1. Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews. AI use: 96%
  • 2. Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results. AI use: 98%
  • 3. Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations. AI use: 0%

Technologies

IBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPython

Requirements

Telework: 13.7%Telework: 86.3%License required: 33.3%License required: 66.7%

Work context

E-Mail 5.0/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.8/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.6/5
Spend Time Sitting 4.5/5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.5/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 44.4 · 178K employed

Under 25: 4% · 25–54: 73% · 55+: 24%

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