How exposed are Computer and Information Research Scientists to AI?
Computer and Information Research Scientists score 72 out of 100 (High) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: Very high | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as very high. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 87.5 |
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| O*NET task mix | How this occupation's tasks compare with other very high-exposure occupations: routine, information-heavy work raises it, while caring, hands-on and judgment-heavy work lowers it. | −9.9 |
| BLS finding on AI | In its 2025–35 projections, BLS says: “Demand change - share increases as demand for solutions to complex computing challenges and for developing new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), will support an increased demand for computer and information research scientists.” | −5.0 |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 72.5 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $140,300 |
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| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +21.8% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 2,900 |
| Typical education to enter | Master's degree |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Computer and Information Research Scientists?
AIRRBridge rates Computer and Information Research Scientists at 72 out of 100 (High) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 21.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,900 openings a year. BLS also names AI as a reason demand for this occupation is expected to rise.
How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $140,300 for this occupation.
What education do Computer and Information Research Scientists need?
BLS lists a master's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation.
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 15-1221.00 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.