Materials Scientists
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Calculated automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 30% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Materials Scientists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
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Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Materials Scientists' job openings is expected to rise 8.7% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Materials Scientists' was $106,160, or $51 per hour
'Materials Scientists' were paid 120.9% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 8,810 people employed as 'Materials Scientists' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 17 thousand people are employed as 'Materials Scientists'.
Job description
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
SOC Code: 19-2032.00
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