SOC 11-9121
Natural Sciences Managers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ27/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ100,870
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$161K
$80K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+3.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Natural Sciences Managers face a risk score of 27/100 โ 17 points below 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 $161K ($115K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions offer lower AI risk while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 27/100, Natural Sciences Managers is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics and inspiring and leading teams through organizational change rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 100,870 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 Natural Sciences Managers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven workforce planning and scheduling
Automated performance analytics and reporting
AI strategic decision-support dashboards
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics
Inspiring and leading teams through organizational change
Building organizational culture and employee engagement
Conflict resolution and mediation across departments
Strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets
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
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Data base user interface and query software
Geographic information system
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Biology
English Language
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 | 72% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 83% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 82% |