SOC 19-2042
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Risk Score
⚠️52/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥22,510
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$99K
$59K – $179K
Projected Growth
📈+3.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖81/100
High exposure
💡 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers face a risk score of 52/100 — 8 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 $99K ($53K 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 52/100, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 22,510 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 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition
Automated laboratory instrumentation and workflows
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 63% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 84% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 82% |