Physical Scientists, All Other
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 144 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 92% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
AI could help, but needs extra software
Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Participate in fieldwork.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Engineers, All Other
Somewhat similar workslightly less pay1,540 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays slightly less—$120,894 vs your $121,115 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Mathematics
- Engineering and Technology
- Written Comprehension
- Computers and Electronics
- Oral Comprehension
New skills to build
- Mechanical
- Design
- Building and Construction
- Quality Control Analysis
- Chemistry