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Will AI replace soil and plant scientists?AI replacement risk 59% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$78,850
25th–75th pct. $61,660–$103,740
Top pay (est.)
$179,600
Top 10% $138,120
Pay in 5 years
$90,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$104,600est.
$89,900–$121,400
Outlook score
64/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
59%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.7%
1,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Soil and Plant Scientists? AI replacement risk

59%
Moderate
Ranked #627 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 Soil and Plant Scientists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Science
4.9
Speaking
4.6
Active Learning
4.5
Writing
4.4
Critical Thinking
4.4
Judgment and Decision Making
4.2
Complex Problem Solving
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Biology
5.4
Mathematics
5.1
Education and Training
5.0
Computers and Electronics
4.9
Chemistry
4.8
Geography
4.8
English Language
4.7
Administration and Management
4.2

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkProcessing InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing Data or InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCommunicating with People Outside the Organization

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningWritten Expression

Education of workers

Master's degree
29%
Bachelor's degree
24%
Doctoral degree
19%
Associate's degree
5%
Post-doctoral training
5%
Professional degree
5%
Post-master's certificate
5%
Post-secondary certificate
5%
Post-bachelor's certificate
5%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
29%
1–2 years
19%
6–12 months
14%
1–3 months
14%
None / short demo
10%
3–6 months
10%
4–10 years
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
29%
2–4 years
29%
4–6 years
14%
None
10%
6–8 years
10%
3–6 months
10%

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.