Takeover Tracker

30%medium risk
Biologists
vs

61 shared · 24 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBiologistsRemote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Risk Score30.1%34.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile39th64th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$93,340$117,960
Employment131K23K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Geography
Biology
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Law and Government
Chemistry
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Scheduling Work and Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Clerical
Physics
Computers and Electronics

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Biologists

34%

total discount

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Biologists

6 of 15 at risk
75%Prepare requests for proposals or statements of work.
59%Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
55%Write grant proposals to obtain funding for biological research.
51%Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.
51%Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

7 of 15 at risk
86%Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
64%Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
55%Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
55%Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
55%Apply remote sensing data or techniques, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection, to address environmental issues.

Wage Comparison

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists earns +$24,620(+26%) vs Biologists
BiologistsRemote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
10th
$54,120$61,990
25th
$67,720$82,450
Median
$93,340$117,960
75th
$125,990$154,900
90th
$161,990$191,880

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