SOC 19-3000
Social Scientists and Related Workers
Risk Score
⚠️21/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥279,960
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$93K
$54K – $158K
Projected Growth
📈+3.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Social Scientists and Related Workers face a risk score of 21/100 — 23 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $93K ($47K above the national median). The 2 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 21/100, Social Scientists and Related Workers is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like designing novel experiments and research methodologies and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 279,960 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 Social Scientists and Related Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic sample preparation and experimentation
Machine learning models replacing manual hypothesis testing
AI literature review and meta-analysis automation
🛡️ 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
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 | 61% |
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 67% |