Legislators
Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
AI Impact Summary
Legislators faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 38/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 55% of all analyzed occupations. Of 30 analyzed tasks, 2 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Limited protective factors mean this occupation has few buffers against AI automation.
How AI Impacts Each Task
30 tasks analyzed
Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation. | 70 | 55.0% | 5% |
| Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments. | 35 | 41.0% | 2% |
| Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues. | 15 | 21.0% | 4% |
| Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure. | 5 | 17.0% | 5% |
| Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments. | 70 | 55.0% | 4% |
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 0.0%
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$44,810
per year
Mean Wage
$67,390
per year
Employment
27K
workers
Wage Range
$20,380 - $137,820
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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