Chemical Technicians
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses.
SOC 19-4031
AI exposure: 48/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technicians | 48 | $56,200 | +3% | 62,500 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Knowledge
- Analytics
- Mathematics
- Communication
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Chemical Technicians?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Chemical Technicians role. Its 48/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 48/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $56,200 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 48 | $56,620 | +2% | 191,200 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 48 | $56,810 | +4% | 455,200 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 48 | $55,370 | -5% | 6,900 |
| Mining Machine Operators, All Other | 48 | $53,270 | -3% | 12,700 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 48 | $60,220 | +1% | 64,900 |
| Wellhead Pumpers | 48 | $51,580 | -5% | 9,100 |
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