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Will AI replace computer and information research scientists?AI replacement risk 81% and how the work is changing

United States IT & Software Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$140,300
25th–75th pct. $103,570–$188,700
Top pay (est.)
$299,800
Top 10% $230,630
Pay in 5 years
$162,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$187,800est.
$161,500–$218,100
Outlook score
64/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
81%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
+21.8%
2,900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Computer and Information Research Scientists? AI replacement risk

81%
Very high
Ranked #802 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 Computer and Information Research Scientists

Key skills

Systems Evaluation
4.9
Active Learning
4.9
Judgment and Decision Making
4.6
Reading Comprehension
4.5
Programming
4.5
Complex Problem Solving
4.4
Systems Analysis
4.4
Mathematics
4.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
6.1
Mathematics
5.4
Engineering and Technology
4.8
Design
4.5
English Language
4.5
Telecommunications
3.9
Administration and Management
3.8
Education and Training
3.7

What the work involves

Processing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyAnalyzing Data or InformationWorking with ComputersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting Information

Important abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningOriginalityCategory Flexibility

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
28%
Master's degree
20%
Some college
8%
Post-doctoral training
4%
Professional degree
3%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
27%
1–3 months
23%
6–12 months
22%
None / short demo
6%
3–6 months
5%

Related work experience

4–6 years
21%
None
14%
Over 10 years
14%
6–8 years
5%
1–2 years
3%

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.