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ANZSCO 224311Medium AI exposure
Economist
Data analysis and modelling are increasingly supported by AI. Policy interpretation and public communication tend to stay human-led.
Median pay
A$2,862 a week
Education
Bachelor or Masters (Economics)
AU employment
3,400
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate. Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
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Key employment and risk indicators for Economist in Australia.
Economist
ANZSCO 224311 · Other
Medium AI exposure (59/100)
AU employment
3,400
Salary band
A$95,000 to A$145,000
Typical level
Bachelor degree or higher (ABS skill level 1)
Data analysis and modelling are increasingly supported by AI. Policy interpretation and public communication tend to stay human-led.
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