SOC 19-1021
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ29/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ34,520
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$104K
$65K โ $169K
Projected Growth
๐+5.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค71/100
High exposure
๐ก Biochemists and Biophysicists face a risk score of 29/100 โ 15 points below the national average of 44. With 71/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $104K ($57K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 29/100, Biochemists and Biophysicists is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like collaborative scientific discourse and peer review and ethical oversight of research involving human subjects rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 34,520 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 Biochemists and Biophysicists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI literature review and meta-analysis automation
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Share research findings by writing scientific articles or by making presentations at scientific conferences.
Teach or advise undergraduate or graduate students or supervise their research.
Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.
Manage laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team's work.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Electronic mail software
Geographic information system
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
English Language
Physics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 57% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 83% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 81% |