Sociologist
Studies human society and group behavior, including social, religious, political, and business groups and how they influence people.
Will AI replace sociologist jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 86 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 38% 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
- Collect data on group attitudes and behavior through observation and interviews
- Analyze data to better understand human social behavior
- Develop solutions to group problems based on research
What stays human
- Develop problem-solving methods using interviews, role playing, and observation
- Explain sociology research to the public
- Write grants to get funding for research projects
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +3.8%. Typical pay: $106,030 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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