Shigoto Zukan
日本語

Will AI replace データサイエンティスト?AI replacement risk 73% and how the work is changing

Japan AI & Data Confidence ★★★★★

Average annual pay
¥6.12M
≈ $38,915
Top pay (est.)
¥10.70M
Top 10% ¥9.18M
Pay in 5 years
¥6.33Mest.
2031
Pay in 10 years
¥6.54Mest.
¥5.63M–¥7.60M
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
73%
High
Labor demand
High
Openings-to-applicants 4.88x

Will AI replace データサイエンティスト? AI replacement risk

73%
High
Ranked #448 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for データサイエンティスト

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.5
Mathematics
5.1
Active Learning
5.0
Active Listening
5.0
Critical Thinking
5.0
Writing
4.9
Speaking
4.8
Programming
4.8

Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.

Key knowledge areas

Mathematics
3.0
Computers and Electronics
2.8
Administrative
2.2
Administration and Management
2.2
Sales and Marketing
2.0
Communications and Media
2.0
English Language
1.9
Foreign Language
1.9

What the work involves

Analyzing Data or InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGetting InformationProcessing InformationWorking with ComputersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeInterpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Important abilities

Written ExpressionMathematical ReasoningCategory FlexibilityWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningDeductive Reasoning

Licenses and certifications (Japan)

No specific license or certification is required.

Education of workers

Training before entry

Related work experience

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience, licenses)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.