Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Economists:
38.5%
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.
Low
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%).
Med
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%).
Med
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forEconomists
$124,720 median salary•1,100 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-3010
Economists are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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Career: Economists
They study how money and resources are used, analyze data, and suggest ways to improve economic policies to help businesses and governments make better decisions.
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Employment & Wage Data
* Data aggregated from 1 child occupations
Median Wage
$124,720
Jobs (2025)
18,600
Growth (2025-35)
+4.8%
Annual Openings
1,100
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
