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Will AI replace biological technicians?AI replacement risk 57% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$57,510
25th–75th pct. $48,130–$71,520
Top pay (est.)
$110,400
Top 10% $84,940
Pay in 5 years
$66,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,000est.
$66,200–$89,400
Outlook score
62/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.4%
9,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Biological Technicians? AI replacement risk

57%
Moderate
Ranked #610 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 Biological Technicians

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.6
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
3.9
Active Learning
3.9
Monitoring
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Mathematics
3.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Biology
4.9
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Chemistry
4.1
English Language
3.9
Mathematics
3.6
Administrative
3.5
Education and Training
3.0
Administration and Management
2.5

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsHandling and Moving ObjectsProcessing InformationMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Some college
14%
High school diploma
14%
Post-doctoral training
6%
Post-secondary certificate
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
44%
3–6 months
24%
1–2 years
14%
6–12 months
11%
1–3 months
7%

Related work experience

1–2 years
34%
3–6 months
31%
Up to 1 month
14%
2–4 years
8%
8–10 years
5%
None
4%
6–12 months
3%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (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.