Computer & Math

AI Research Scientists

SOC 15-2021

Push the state of the art in AI research and publish findings that move the field.

Median pay

$127k

$89k to $157k typical range

Outlook

Declining

100 openings / yr

Education

Doctoral

AI exposure

90%

modeled estimate · 99th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

53/100

Key skills

Mathematics
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Writing
Science

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How we model AI exposure.