SOC 19-1023
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ50/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ16,920
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$73K
$48K โ $113K
Projected Growth
๐+1.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค87/100
High exposure
๐ก Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists face a risk score of 50/100 โ 6 points above the national average of 44. With 87/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $73K ($27K 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 50/100, Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic sample preparation and experimentation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 16,920 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in fieldwork in unstructured natural environments and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic sample preparation and experimentation
AI literature review and meta-analysis automation
Machine learning models replacing manual hypothesis testing
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
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
Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Office suite software
Data base user interface and query software
Electronic mail software
Geographic information system
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Biology
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Geography
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 73% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 80% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | 26 | $79K | 78% |