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Physical Scientists, All Other

Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-2099

3.8% AI Exposure — Medium
$122,570
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,900
Proj. Annual Openings
22,300
Employment (OEWS 2025)
96/100
AI Resiliency Score

AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.

AI Exposure Analysis

AI Exposure3.8%
AI Resiliency96/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%

Top Skills

1.Reading Comprehension
2.Critical Thinking
3.Active Listening
4.Writing
5.Speaking

O*NET occupation profile

What this work involves

All physical scientists not listed separately.

Representative Tasks

    Detailed Work Activities

      Employment Projections & AI Exposure

      15
      Occupations Shown
      12.1%
      Avg AI Exposure
      8
      Bright Outlook

      Sector Comparison

      MetricThis CareerSector Average
      AI Exposure3.8%13.2%
      OutlookAverage46% Bright
      Median Salary$122,570N/A
      AI Resiliency96/100N/A