SOC 19-2042
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ52/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ22,510
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$99K
$59K โ $179K
Projected Growth
๐+3.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers face a risk score of 52/100 โ 8 points above the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $99K ($53K 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 52/100, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 22,510 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in designing novel experiments and research methodologies and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition
Automated laboratory instrumentation and workflows
๐ก๏ธ 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
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
Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.
Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Document management software
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Data conversion software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Geography
Mathematics
English Language
Chemistry
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 | 63% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 84% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 82% |