Sociologists

Minimal Risk
19%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
16%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
22%
(Low Risk)
Average: 19%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
6.9%
by year 2033
WAGES
$101,770
or $48.92 per hour
Volume
2,890
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.7/10

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Calculated automation risk

16% (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:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Originality

User poll

22% chance of full automation within the next two decades

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 16% chance of automation.

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Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Sociologists' job openings is expected to rise 6.9% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Sociologists' was $101,770, or $48 per hour

'Sociologists' were paid 111.8% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 2,890 people employed as 'Sociologists' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 52 thousand people are employed as 'Sociologists'.

Job description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

SOC Code: 19-3041.00

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Comments

Vinicius rainha (Moderate) 2 years ago
I believe it's going to take a bit longer, as not only is it difficult to develop, but it will also be quite expensive to introduce the technology everywhere!
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