Epidemiologists

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 20.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

42/100

Elevated

US Employment

👥

11,460

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$84K

$57K – $135K

Projected Growth

📈

+16.2%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

86/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Epidemiologists face a risk score of 42/100 — 2 points below the national average of 44. With 86/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $84K ($38K 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 42/100, Epidemiologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic sample preparation and experimentation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 11,460 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise and fieldwork in unstructured natural environments to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.