Data & Science careers
Compare AI exposure, transferable skills, pay and projected job growth across 59 U.S. occupations in Data & Science. Rows marked Analysis include a written review alongside the data.
1–25 of 59 occupations in Data & Science
Highest exposure first. Exposure and durability are scored out of 100; growth covers 2025–2035.
| Occupation | AI exposure | Durability | Job growth | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear TechniciansData & Science | 51 | 65 | +1.1% | $110,240 |
| Food Science TechniciansData & Science | 49 | 54 | +4.8% | $52,130 |
| Chemical TechniciansData & Science | 49 | 68 | +4.9% | $60,390 |
| Biological TechniciansData & Science | 46 | 58 | +7.4% | $57,510 |
| Remote Sensing TechniciansData & Science | 46 | 60 | +4.4% | $62,280 |
| Agricultural TechniciansData & Science | 44 | 54 | +5.4% | $49,630 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansData & Science | 44 | 55 | +3.6% | $53,350 |
| MicrobiologistsData & Science | 43 | 67 | +6.2% | $87,990 |
| Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsData & Science | 41 | 68 | +12.6% | $103,410 |
| Nuclear Monitoring TechniciansData & Science | 41 | 62 | +1.1% | $110,240 |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansData & Science | 41 | 60 | -2.1% | $54,560 |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsData & Science | 40 | 74 | +12.3% | $127,410 |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and TechnologistsData & Science | 40 | 66 | +2.1% | $122,570 |
| Precision Agriculture TechniciansData & Science | 38 | 64 | +5.4% | $49,630 |
| Quality Control AnalystsData & Science | 38 | 59 | +4.4% | $62,280 |
| Atmospheric and Space ScientistsData & Science | 37 | 61 | +2.6% | $99,070 |
| ChemistsData & Science | 36 | 67 | +6.4% | $91,240 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthData & Science | 36 | 63 | +6.9% | $55,090 |
| Social Science Research AssistantsData & Science | 36 | 56 | +5.0% | $61,990 |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsData & Science | 35 | 68 | +6.2% | $88,720 |
| Conservation ScientistsData & Science | 35 | 62 | +5.3% | $73,010 |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansData & Science | 35 | 61 | +19.4% | $61,560 |
| Molecular and Cellular BiologistsData & Science | 34 | 73 | +4.7% | $98,920 |
| Survey ResearchersData & Science | 34 | 65 | -4.8% | $69,460 |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsData & Science | 32 | 66 | +6.7% | $78,850 |