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AI Work Index

Headline risk

5%

Low Risk

Social science research assistants

United States AI Work Index19-4061

AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.

40.6 current · 42.3 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $58K

Median annual wage

Demand 4%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 4

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 45% effective coverage

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

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 58,040

Employment 2024

40.6K

Projected Change (2024–34)

4.4%

Openings (2024–34)

5.2K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 36,41025th pctl: USD 46,190Median: USD 58,04075th pctl: USD 73,060Top 10%: USD 100,620

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: —

Role Profile

Computers and information technologyWriting and readingAdaptability

Tasks

  • 1. Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations. AI use: 80%
  • 3. Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results. AI use: 92%
  • 5. Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning. AI use: 93%
  • 6. Conduct internet-based and library research. AI use: 92%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointPythonRAdobe Illustrator

Requirements

Can telework: 13.7%License required: 33.3%High school diploma: 23.5%Master's degree: 14.3%Bachelor's degree: 50.6%Prior work experience: 66.3%Specific vocational preparation: 7.3%

Work context

Spend Time Sitting 4.7/5
E-Mail 4.6/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.3/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.2/5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.2/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.0/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.1 · 210K employed

Under 25: 14% · 25–54: 65% · 55+: 20%

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No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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