SOC 19-3094
Political Scientists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ25/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ5,950
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$139K
$75K โ $192K
Projected Growth
๐-3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค87/100
High exposure
๐ก Political Scientists face a risk score of 25/100 โ 19 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 $139K ($93K 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 25/100, Political Scientists is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like collaborative scientific discourse and peer review and designing novel experiments and research methodologies rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 5,950 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 Political Scientists?
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
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
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
Teach political science.
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
Advise political science students.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Data base management system software
Data base user interface and query software
Analytical or scientific software
Information retrieval or search software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Law and Government
English Language
Education and Training
History and Archeology
Mathematics
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 | 69% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 78% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 67% |