SOC 19-4021
Biological Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️51/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥76,190
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$52K
$38K – $82K
Projected Growth
📈+3.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖81/100
High exposure
💡 Biological Technicians face a risk score of 51/100 — 7 points above the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $52K ($6K 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 51/100, Biological Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 76,190 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in designing novel experiments and research methodologies and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Biological Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-powered research and literature review tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 75% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 82% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | 26 | $79K | 80% |