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Will AI replace animal scientists?AI replacement risk 62% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$68,940
25th–75th pct. $49,770–$103,300
Top pay (est.)
$215,800
Top 10% $166,000
Pay in 5 years
$78,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$90,200est.
$77,600–$104,800
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
62%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.8%
200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Animal Scientists? AI replacement risk

62%
High
Ranked #666 safest from AI among all U.S. 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 O*NET 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 Animal Scientists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.9
Judgment and Decision Making
4.5
Critical Thinking
4.2
Writing
4.2
Speaking
4.1
Complex Problem Solving
4.1
Science
4.0
Active Listening
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Biology
5.9
Mathematics
5.5
Chemistry
5.1
English Language
4.8
Education and Training
4.8
Food Production
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.4
Customer and Personal Service
4.3

What the work involves

Analyzing Data or InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting InformationProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersThinking CreativelyCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
43%
Master's degree
22%
Bachelor's degree
13%
Post-doctoral training
13%
Associate's degree
4%
Post-secondary certificate
4%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
30%
None / short demo
17%
2–4 years
13%
1–2 years
9%
6–12 months
9%
1–3 months
9%
3–6 months
9%
Over 10 years
4%

Related work experience

2–4 years
30%
4–6 years
26%
1–2 years
17%
None
9%
6–12 months
9%
Over 10 years
4%
8–10 years
4%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

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: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.