SOC 15-2021
Mathematicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ24/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ2,220
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$122K
$63K โ $188K
Projected Growth
๐-0.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค87/100
High exposure
๐ก Mathematicians face a risk score of 24/100 โ 20 points below the national average of 44. With 87/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $122K ($75K 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 24/100, Mathematicians is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like architecting novel systems requiring creative problem-solving and stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 2,220 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 Mathematicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI pair-programming and code generation tools
AI-driven cybersecurity threat detection replacing analysts
Automated testing and CI/CD pipeline intelligence
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Architecting novel systems requiring creative problem-solving
Stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation
Ethical AI oversight and bias auditing
Cross-functional collaboration on ambiguous problems
Crisis debugging of complex production incidents
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
Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Analytical or scientific software
Operating system software
Development environment software
Object or component oriented development software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Engineering and Technology
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 | 61% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 67% |
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 63% |