AI Research Scientists vs Quantitative Analysts
Compare AI Research Scientists and Quantitative Analysts side by side: median pay, job outlook, AI exposure, education, and top skills. AI Research Scientists pays about $21k more.
Median pay$127k
OutlookDeclining
AI exposureHigh 90%, modeled
EducationDoctoral
MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningWriting
Median pay$106k
OutlookGrowing fast
AI exposureHigh 98%, modeled
EducationMaster's or PhD
MathematicsReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive Listening
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills: O*NET 30.3. AI exposure is a modeled estimate. How we model AI exposure.