SOC 19-2031
Chemists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ41/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ83,250
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$84K
$53K โ $154K
Projected Growth
๐+4.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Chemists face a risk score of 41/100 โ 3 points below the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $84K ($38K 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 41/100, Chemists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like machine learning models replacing manual hypothesis testing are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 83,250 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in ethical oversight of research involving human subjects and collaborative scientific discourse and peer review to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Chemists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Machine learning models replacing manual hypothesis testing
AI literature review and meta-analysis automation
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
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
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
Conduct quality control tests.
Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Office suite software
Presentation software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Chemistry
English Language
Mathematics
Production and Processing
Administration and Management
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 | 61% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 70% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 77% |