Hydrologic technician
Collects and organizes data on groundwater and surface water, measures flow and levels, and takes water samples for testing.
Will AI replace hydrologic technician jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 76 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 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
- Write groundwater contamination reports on possible hazardous waste sites
- Write maps, tables, and reports to share research findings
- Build computer models to predict water behavior
What stays human
- Collect water and soil samples to test acidity, oxygen, temperature, and pollution
- Prepare, install, and repair water study equipment like stream gauges
- Measure water levels, volume, and flow in bodies of water
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -1.3%. Typical pay: $64,790 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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