19-1011.00

Animal Scientists

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

2.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 15% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 6% probability of automation for this role
paper →
15%
of jobs safer
866
jobs riskier than this
+5.8%
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.

Animal Scientists are experiencing AI transformation through precision livestock farming platforms (Connecterra, Cainthus) that use computer vision and sensor data to monitor animal health, behavior, and productivity at scales impossible for human observation. Routine data collection and health monitoring tasks are being automated. The resilient work is experimental design for novel research, genetic selection strategy, and the regulatory and publication-facing scientific judgment that requires credentialed expertise through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$79,120
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.8%
Faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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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 (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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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 →