How exposed are Accountants and Auditors to AI?
Accountants and Auditors score 87 out of 100 (Very high) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: Very high | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as very high. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 87.5 |
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| O*NET task mix | Not applied. This occupation's score uses the BLS level and the BLS finding alone. | Not applied |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 87.5 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $83,680 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +5.0% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 115,300 |
| Typical education to enter | Bachelor's degree |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Accountants and Auditors?
AIRRBridge rates Accountants and Auditors at 87 out of 100 (Very high) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, with about 115,300 openings a year.
How much do Accountants and Auditors make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $83,680 for this occupation.
What education do Accountants and Auditors need?
BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation.
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 13-2011.00 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.