Physical scientist (other)
Does science work that does not fit in any other physical scientist category, such as studying images from satellites and aircraft.
Will AI replace physical scientist (other) 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. 4% 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
- Gather and format image data to make it more useful
- Prepare and give reports on geospatial project information
- Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software to buy
What stays human
- Take part in fieldwork
- Discuss project goals, equipment, and methods with team members
- Collect supporting data like weather or field surveys to check results
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +2.1%. Typical pay: $122,570 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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