Computer & Math

Data Scientists

SOC 15-2051

Pull signal out of messy data with stats and code, then explain it to the people who decide.

Median pay

$120k

$86k to $159k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

25k openings / yr

Education

Bachelor's or 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

3/100

AI alongside the person rather than instead of them

AI exposure

97th pct

More exposed than 97% of occupations · modeled estimate · 98th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

62/100

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Speaking
Writing
Active Learning

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.