Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Social Scientists and Workers:
50.3%
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 forSocial Scientists and Related Workers
$97,900 median salary•20,600 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-3000
Social Scientists and Related Workers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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Career: Social Scientists and Related Workers
They study how people and societies behave, gathering information to understand social trends and help solve community issues.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$97,900
Jobs (2025)
349,500
Growth (2025-35)
+4.1%
Annual Openings
20,600
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
