Shigoto Zukan
日本語

Will AI replace biochemists and biophysicists?AI replacement risk 66% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$127,410
25th–75th pct. $95,000–$163,460
Top pay (est.)
$261,400
Top 10% $201,110
Pay in 5 years
$147,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$170,200est.
$146,300–$197,500
Outlook score
68/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
66%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+12.3%
2,900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Biochemists and Biophysicists? AI replacement risk

66%
High
Ranked #707 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 Biochemists and Biophysicists

Key skills

Active Learning
5.2
Reading Comprehension
5.2
Writing
5.1
Critical Thinking
5.1
Science
5.1
Mathematics
4.8
Speaking
4.6
Instructing
4.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Biology
6.5
Mathematics
5.8
Chemistry
5.7
Physics
5.6
English Language
5.3
Computers and Electronics
5.1
Education and Training
4.8
Engineering and Technology
4.1

What the work involves

Analyzing Data or InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationThinking CreativelyIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionCategory Flexibility

Education of workers

Post-doctoral training
40%
Doctoral degree
25%
Bachelor's degree
25%
Professional degree
10%

Training before entry

3–6 months
25%
Up to 1 month
20%
None / short demo
15%
1–3 months
15%
1–2 years
10%
2–4 years
5%
6–12 months
5%
4–10 years
5%

Related work experience

4–6 years
40%
2–4 years
25%
None
15%
1–2 years
10%
6–8 years
5%
1–3 months
5%

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.