Computer & Math

Computer & Information Research Scientists

SOC 15-1221

Invent the methods that become the next generation of computing.

Median pay

$140k

$104k to $189k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

3k openings / yr

Education

Master's

AI displacement risk

Very high

How much of this job AI may do instead of the person · our model, not a benchmark

Works with AI

0/100

AI alongside the person rather than instead of them

AI exposure

98th pct

More exposed than 98% of occupations · modeled estimate · 59th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

64/100

Key skills

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Active Learning
Writing

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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 these numbers are made.