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Economists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-3011
24.2% AI Exposure — High
$124,720
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
1,800
Proj. Annual Openings
17,790
Employment (OEWS 2025)
76/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure24.2%
AI Resiliency76/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Mathematics
3.Critical Thinking
4.Writing
5.Active Listening
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Common titles: Economic Advisor, Economic Analyst, Economic Consultant, Economic Development Specialist, Economist, Forensic Economist
Representative Tasks
- •Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
- •Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
- •Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
- •Explain economic impact of policies to the public.
- •Review documents written by others.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- •Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
- •Conduct research on social issues.
- •Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- •Present information to the public.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotPython · hotR · hotSAS · hotC++ · hotIBM SPSS Statistics · hotMicrosoft Visual Basic · hotMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA · hotOracle Java · hot
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 24.2% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $124,720 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 76/100 | N/A |