Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 6/19/2026
AI Resilience Score for Other physical scientists:
39.4%
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%).
Low
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.
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AI Resilience Report forMiscellaneous Physical Scientists
$117,960 median salary•2,000 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-2090
Miscellaneous Physical Scientists are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
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Career: Miscellaneous Physical Scientists
They study different parts of the natural world, like air, water, and minerals, to understand how they work and solve environmental and scientific problems.
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Median Wage
$117,960
Jobs (2024)
31,900
Growth (2024-34)
+0.6%
Annual Openings
2,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
