SOC 15-1221
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ30/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ38,480
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$141K
$81K โ $232K
Projected Growth
๐+19.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค83/100
High exposure
๐ก Computer and Information Research Scientists face a risk score of 30/100 โ 14 points below the national average of 44. With 83/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $141K ($95K 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 30/100, Computer and Information Research Scientists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like cloud automation reducing infrastructure management roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 38,480 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation and mentoring junior developers and team leadership to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Computer and Information Research Scientists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Cloud automation reducing infrastructure management roles
Automated testing and CI/CD pipeline intelligence
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation
Mentoring junior developers and team leadership
Cross-functional collaboration on ambiguous problems
Architecting novel systems requiring creative problem-solving
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
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Design computers and the software that runs them.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Development environment software
Analytical or scientific software
Data base management system software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
English Language
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 53% |
| Mathematicians | 24 | $122K | 77% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 59% |