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Hydrologists

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.

1.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Only 8% of jobs we track are safer than this

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 1% probability of automation for this role
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8%
of jobs safer
939
jobs riskier than this
-0.1%
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.

Hydrologists are experiencing AI transformation through platforms like Google's Flood Hub, DeepMind's hydrology models, and USGS AI-enhanced streamflow prediction tools that automate much of the routine data analysis and model calibration that defined earlier hydrologist work. Satellite and sensor network data interpretation is increasingly automated. The resilient work is expert testimony in water rights disputes, field investigation of complex aquifer systems, and the regulatory interaction that requires professional engineering licensure through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$92,060
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-0.1%
Little or no change
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 →