As of June 2026, Biostatisticians has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Biostatisticians
More exposed than 68% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$105,650. About 2,000 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Computer & Mathematical roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.
- 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 sciences, and social sciences.
- Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
- Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
- Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.
- Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
- Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.
- Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
- Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.
- Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.
- Collect data through surveys or experimentation.
- Design or maintain databases of biological data.
- Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.
- Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.
- Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
- Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.
- Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
- Apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects.
- Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.
- Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
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