Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
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
AI Resilience Report forLife, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
$82,530 median salary•141,900 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 8 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.
Children Careers
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$82,530
Jobs (2025)
1,628,700
Growth (2025-35)
+7.5%
Annual Openings
141,900
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
