Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Biostatisticians:
51.8%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forBiostatisticians
$105,650 median salary•1,900 annual openings•SOC Code: 15-2041.01
Biostatisticians are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
Biostatistics is holding up really well against AI because the most important parts of the job, like deciding whether a drug is truly safe and effective, still require human judgment that regulators and the industry are not willing to hand over to a machine. AI is stepping in to handle the tedious, time-consuming coding and report-writing tasks (cutting timelines from 8 to 14 weeks down to 5 to 8 weeks), which actually frees biostatisticians to focus on the higher-level thinking that matters most.
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This role is mostly resilient
Biostatistics is holding up really well against AI because the most important parts of the job, like deciding whether a drug is truly safe and effective, still require human judgment that regulators and the industry are not willing to hand over to a machine. AI is stepping in to handle the tedious, time-consuming coding and report-writing tasks (cutting timelines from 8 to 14 weeks down to 5 to 8 weeks), which actually frees biostatisticians to focus on the higher-level thinking that matters most.
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Latest AI news for Biostatisticians
These articles highlight the evolving role of biostatisticians in an AI-driven landscape. They emphasize how AI can enhance data analysis and automate repetitive tasks, allowing biostatisticians to focus on complex decision-making. For instance, one article discusses how AI can improve the usability of clinical datasets, while another explores how biostatisticians can help address AI's statistical challenges. This suggests that students entering this field can remain resilient by leveraging AI as a powerful tool rather than viewing it as a threat to their careers.
AI in Clinical Biostatistics: The Turning Point Is Here
www.excelya.com • 9/20/2026
Jul 7, 2026 — AI can support the analysis of large and complex clinical datasets, improve data usability, automate repetitive processes, and facilitate ... Read more
Are Biostatistician Jobs in Danger of Automation by AI?
www.linkedin.com • 9/20/2026
By leveraging automation and machine learning, biostatisticians can swiftly process vast datasets, resulting in more precise and tailored ... Read more
AI has a statistics problem. Biostatisticians may help solve it.
sph.unc.edu • 9/20/2026
Sep 1, 2026 — As biostatisticians work to improve AI, AI is also changing biostatistics. Routine analyses, data cleaning and coding can increasingly be ...
ChatGPT as a Tool for Biostatisticians: A Tutorial on ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com • 9/20/2026
Oct 23, 2025 — This tutorial aims to demonstrate text-based generative AI's potential usefulness for professional biostatisticians while highlighting caveats ... Read more
Will AI Replace Biostatisticians? AI Risk in 2026 | JobForesight
jobforesight.com • 9/20/2026
Biostatisticians face average AI displacement risk — more exposed than pure research roles because of the automatable nature of routine statistical programming,
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Career: Biostatisticians
They use math and data to study health trends, helping doctors and scientists understand diseases and improve public health.
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Median Wage
$105,650
Jobs (2025)
31,300
Growth (2025-35)
+11.0%
Annual Openings
1,900
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.
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Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.
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Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.
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Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
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Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.
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Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.
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Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life scien...
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
