Environmental scientist or specialist
Researches and investigates sources of pollution and hazards that harm the environment or public health, and recommends action.
Will AI replace environmental scientist or specialist jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 60 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 6% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Process and review environmental permits and licenses
- Collect, analyze, and report environmental data like pollution and soil samples
- Explain science to the public and groups in talks, papers, and hearings
What stays human
- Supervise or train students, technicians, and other staff
- Run environmental audits, inspections, and investigations of violations
- Monitor how development affects the environment
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +6.1%. Typical pay: $82,220 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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