Technology

Data Analyst

Based on 42 assessments · 4 from real users

38% Moderate risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Data Analyst profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
79%
Realistic risk
38%
Research benchmark ?
59%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 42 profiles. Middle half of Data Analysts score between 34% and 41%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 31%
45% · p90
On-screen work 72%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 28%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 0%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 0%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Data Analyst, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Performing statistical analysis or predictive modeling (e.g., regression, clustering) to identify trends, patterns, or forecast future outcomes
deep expertise
25% DD 40%
Creating visualizations (e.g., charts, dashboards) using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries to present data insights to stakeholders
deep expertise social element
20% DD 28%
Writing reports or summaries explaining data findings, insights, and recommendations for business decisions in clear, non-technical language
deep expertise
18% DD 13%
Collecting and cleaning raw data from various sources (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, APIs) to ensure accuracy and consistency before analysis
17% AD 24%
Collaborating with teams (e.g., marketing, operations) to understand their data needs and translate business questions into analytical tasks
deep expertise
12% AD 16%
Monitoring data quality and automating repetitive data workflows (e.g., ETL pipelines) to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors
deep expertise
5% DD 31%
Writing SQL queries to extract specific datasets from relational databases for reporting or further analysis
1% DD 63%

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