Animal Scientists

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
18%
risk level
POLLING
26%
Based on 27 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
11.8%
by 2031
WAGES
$69,390
or $33.36 hourly
VOLUME
2,520
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.0/10

Automation risk

18% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Originality

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Negotiation

  • Persuasion

User poll

26% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 18% chance of automation.

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Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Animal Scientists' job openings is expected to rise 11.8% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Animal Scientists' was $69,390, or $33.36 per hour

'Animal Scientists' were paid 49.8% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 2,520 people employed as Animal Scientists within the United States.

This represents around 0.002% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 58 thousand people are employed as Animal Scientists.

Job description

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

SOC Code: 19-1011.00

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