Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace conservation scientists?AI replacement risk 55% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$73,010
25th–75th pct. $57,700–$91,560
Top pay (est.)
$143,500
Top 10% $110,410
Pay in 5 years
$84,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$97,300est.
$83,700–$113,000
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
55%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.3%
2,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Conservation Scientists? AI replacement risk

55%
Moderate
Ranked #588 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 Conservation Scientists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.9
Writing
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Complex Problem Solving
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Active Listening
3.8
Science
3.5
Judgment and Decision Making
3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Geography
5.1
Biology
4.8
Mathematics
4.7
English Language
4.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.5
Education and Training
4.5
Chemistry
4.3
Computers and Electronics
4.2

What the work involves

Processing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
70%
Master's degree
13%
Post-bachelor's certificate
9%
Doctoral degree
4%
Post-secondary certificate
4%

Training before entry

3–6 months
26%
1–2 years
17%
6–12 months
17%
Up to 1 month
13%
None / short demo
9%
Over 10 years
4%
2–4 years
4%
1–3 months
4%
4–10 years
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
22%
2–4 years
22%
None
17%
4–6 years
9%
6–12 months
9%
3–6 months
9%
Up to 1 month
4%
6–8 years
4%
8–10 years
4%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (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.