Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Chemists & Material Scientists:
52.3%
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 forChemists and Materials Scientists
$95,060 median salary•6,500 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-2030
Chemists and Materials Scientists are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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Career: Chemists and Materials Scientists
They study and create new substances to improve products, like making stronger materials or safer medicines.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$95,060
Jobs (2025)
93,500
Growth (2025-35)
+6.6%
Annual Openings
6,500
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
