Side-by-Side Comparison
Chemists leads 4–1| Metric | Chemists | Biological Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 68th | 73th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 9 / 13 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $84,150 | $52,000 |
| Employment | 83K | 76K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Biology
Chemistry
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Science
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Chemists
30%
total discount
Biological Technicians
29%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Chemists
9 of 13 at risk86%Purchase laboratory supplies, such as chemicals, when supplies are low or near their expiration date.
78%Conduct quality control tests.
59%Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
55%Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
53%Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
Biological Technicians
7 of 15 at risk87%Input data into databases.
85%Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
79%Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
79%Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
74%Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
Wage Comparison
Biological Technicians earns -$32,150(-38%) vs Chemists
ChemistsBiological Technicians
10th
$53,210$38,060
25th
$63,930$45,380
Median
$84,150$52,000
75th
$120,210$66,410
90th
$154,430$81,990
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