Social scientist (other)
Does social science work that does not fit in any other category, such as planning transportation systems.
Will AI replace social scientist (other) jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 94 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 3% 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
- Prepare or review engineering studies and specifications
- Prepare papers needed to get project approvals or permits
- Build computer models to help plan transportation
What stays human
- Attend public meetings to explain plans and gather feedback
- Define local or regional transportation problems and priorities
- Write reports and recommendations on transportation planning
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -0.2%. Typical pay: $101,110 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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