Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 6/19/2026
AI Resilience Score for Science Occupations:
60.6%
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.
Med
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%).
High
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%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forLife, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
$78,980 median salary•144,700 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-0000
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
They study the world and people to understand how things work and solve problems in areas like health, environment, and society.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$78,980
Jobs (2024)
1,609,500
Growth (2024-34)
+5.0%
Annual Openings
144,700
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
