Materials Scientists
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials.
SOC 19-2032
AI exposure: 22/100
shielded 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Scientists | 22 | $105,550 | +6% | 7,500 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Research
- Critical Thinking
- Analytics
- Mathematics
- Technical Knowledge
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Materials Scientists?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Materials Scientists role. Its 22/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 22/100, in the Shielded 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 $105,550 median annual wage and 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 22 | $105,580 | +8% | 164,500 |
| Materials Engineers | 22 | $100,830 | +6% | 27,900 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers | 22 | $100,420 | -4% | 5,900 |
| Electrical Engineers | 22 | $110,950 | +3% | 192,700 |
| Sales Engineers | 22 | $112,000 | +5% | 60,100 |
| Project Management Specialists | 22 | $98,580 | +7% | 1,018,400 |
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