19-3041.00

Sociologists

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

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
+3.6%
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.

Sociologists face AI augmentation in their core research methods: large language models can now conduct qualitative coding of interview transcripts, sentiment analysis, and literature synthesis faster than human researchers. Computational social science platforms are automating survey analysis and social network mapping. The irreducible contributions are ethnographic fieldwork, the interpretation of cultural context that requires immersion, and the original theory-building that defines the discipline—work that AI can support but not replace through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$101,690
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.6%
As fast as average
Education Required
Master'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 →