29
/100

SOC 19-1021

Biochemists and Biophysicists

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 2.7%

Risk Score

⚠️

29/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

34,520

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$104K

$65K – $169K

Projected Growth

📈

+5.8%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

71/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Biochemists and Biophysicists face a risk score of 29/100 — 15 points below the national average of 44. With 71/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $104K ($57K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →

🔍 AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of just 29/100, Biochemists and Biophysicists is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like collaborative scientific discourse and peer review and ethical oversight of research involving human subjects rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 34,520 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.

Will AI Replace Biochemists and Biophysicists?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

1

AI literature review and meta-analysis automation

2

Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions

3

AI coding assistants reducing developer demand

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review

Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects

Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise

Designing novel experiments and research methodologies

Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments

📊 vs National Average

Median Wage$104K
+$57K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score29/100
-15

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure71/100
+33

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth5.8%
+2.1%

National avg: 3.7%

🔄 Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K57%
Political Scientists25$139K83%
Social Scientists and Related Workers21$93K81%