15-2051.00

Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software.

5.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 67% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 22% probability of automation for this role
paper →
67%
of jobs safer
47
jobs riskier than this
+36.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

LLMs dramatically accelerate data scientists' analytical workflows — exploratory analysis, feature engineering, and visualization are now largely AI-assisted. However, framing the right research questions, choosing model architectures for novel problems, and translating findings into business strategy still require human judgment. The 2024 AutoML and LLM-as-analyst wave raises moderate but real displacement risk for junior roles.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$103,500
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+36.0%
Much faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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7.0
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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (2)
AI-resistant (0)
Mixed
Mathematics92%
Programming88%
Critical Thinking90%
Complex Problem Solving88%
Systems Analysis82%
Active Learning80%

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Moderate Risk
58% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →