Statistical Assistants
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 4 of 14 tasks
Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 10.6% of the role's time · $29.3M · all three pass it
Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 10.6% of the role's time · $29.3M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 8.3% of the role's time · $23.0M · all three pass it
Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 7.2% of the role's time · $19.9M · all three pass it
Does not pass
Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 13.6% of the role's time · $37.4M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.1% of the role's time · $27.7M · waiting on a check
Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.
physical work, outside the screen · 7.6% of the role's time · $20.8M
Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.5% of the role's time · $20.7M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $13.8M · waiting on a check
Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.9% of the role's time · $13.6M
Participate in the publication of data or information.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $11.3M
Interview people and keep track of their responses.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $11.0M · waiting on a check
Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $10.4M · waiting on a check
Send out surveys.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $7.6M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 960 | $46.6M | $17.1M | $12.2M |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 690 | $43.2M | $15.9M | $11.3M |
| Insurance Carriers | 540 | $38.6M | $14.2M | $10.1M |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 580 | $28.8M | $10.6M | $7.5M |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 310 | $20.0M | $7.4M | $5.2M |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 370 | $18.2M | $6.7M | $4.8M |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 260 | $14.1M | $5.2M | $3.7M |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 250 | $13.3M | $4.9M | $3.5M |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 230 | $12.6M | $4.6M | $3.3M |
| Employment Services | 150 | $10.1M | $3.7M | $2.6M |