SOC 19-3094
Political Scientists
Risk Score
⚠️25/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥5,950
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$139K
$75K – $192K
Projected Growth
📈-3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖87/100
High exposure
💡 Political Scientists face a risk score of 25/100 — 19 points below the national average of 44. With 87/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $139K ($93K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions offer lower AI risk while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 25/100, Political Scientists is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like collaborative scientific discourse and peer review and designing novel experiments and research methodologies rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 5,950 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 Political Scientists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Machine learning models replacing manual hypothesis testing
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 69% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 78% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 67% |