19-2099.00

Physical Scientists, All Other

All physical scientists not listed separately.

5.1OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 43% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 43% probability of automation for this role
paper →
43%
of jobs safer
585
jobs riskier than this
+0.6%
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.

Physical scientists in diverse specialties use AI to accelerate data analysis, pattern recognition, and literature synthesis—tools like Semantic Scholar AI and domain-specific ML models compress previously labor-intensive tasks. Experimental design, instrument development, and connecting findings to broader theoretical frameworks remain human. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; AI makes each scientist more productive but does not reduce the number of scientific problems worth investigating.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$117,960
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+0.6%
Little or no change
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 3 / 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 (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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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 →