Will AI replace life, physical, and social science technicians, all other?AI replacement risk 35% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$62,280
25th–75th pct. $48,030–$79,780
Top pay (est.)
$133,500
Top 10% $102,690
Pay in 5 years
$72,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$84,800est.
$72,900–$98,400
Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.4%
11K openings / yr
Will AI replace Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other? AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Ranked #305 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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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 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
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.