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Astronomers
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-2011
38.5% AI Exposure — Very High
$128,820
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
200
Proj. Annual Openings
2,120
Employment (OEWS 2025)
62/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure38.5%
AI Resiliency62/100
Exposure BandVery High
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Science
3.Critical Thinking
4.Active Listening
5.Writing
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 38.5% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $128,820 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 62/100 | N/A |