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Physicists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-2012
27.3% AI Exposure — High
$172,250
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
1,800
Proj. Annual Openings
20,430
Employment (OEWS 2025)
73/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure27.3%
AI Resiliency73/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Science
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Mathematics
4.Speaking
5.Critical Thinking
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 27.3% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $172,250 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 73/100 | N/A |