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Chemists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-2031
26.1% AI Exposure — High
$91,240
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
8,400
Proj. Annual Openings
82,770
Employment (OEWS 2025)
74/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure26.1%
AI Resiliency74/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Science
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Critical Thinking
4.Speaking
5.Active Listening
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Common titles: Air Quality Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Chemical Lab Scientist (Chemical Laboratory Scientist), Chemist, Forensic Chemist, Product Development Chemist
Representative Tasks
- •Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
- •Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- •Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
- •Conduct quality control tests.
- •Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Develop new or advanced products or production methods.
- •Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
- •Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
- •Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
- •Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft PowerPoint · hotC · hotMicrosoft Access · hotMicrosoft Visual Basic · hotStructured query language SQL · hotAgilent ChemStationApple iWork KeynoteCambridgeSoft ChemOffice UltraDigital imaging softwareGraphics software
Related Occupations
Chemical EngineersBiochemists and Biophysicists · BrightMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsMicrobiologistsMaterials Scientists · Bright
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 26.1% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $91,240 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 74/100 | N/A |