Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Food & Ag Scientists:
50.9%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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AI Resilience Report forAgricultural and Food Scientists
$81,970 median salary•2,700 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-1010
Agricultural and Food Scientists are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Agricultural and Food Scientists
They study plants, animals, and food to improve farming methods and ensure our food is safe and healthy.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$81,970
Jobs (2025)
37,400
Growth (2025-35)
+6.4%
Annual Openings
2,700
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
