medium risk
Food Scientists and Technologistsvs
73 shared · 19 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health leads 4–0| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 36.9% | 32.8% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 72th | 55th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 13 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $85,310 | N/A |
| Employment | 14K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Production and Processing
Thinking Creatively
Chemistry
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Customer and Personal Service
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Physics
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Food Scientists and Technologists
32%
total discount
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Food Scientists and Technologists
8 of 13 at risk76%Check raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing, and finished products for safety, quality, and nutritional value.
72%Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management.
68%Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and adherence to government and industry standards.
54%Develop new or improved ways of preserving, processing, packaging, storing, and delivering foods, using knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and other sciences.
53%Develop food standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
5 of 15 at risk86%Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
84%Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
76%Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
66%Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
55%Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
Wage Comparison
Food Scientists and TechnologistsEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
10th
$49,580N/A
25th
$65,240N/A
Median
$85,310N/A
75th
$111,700N/A
90th
$141,860N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Food Scientists and Technologists2028–2035
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Food Scientists and Technologists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Food
0
Unique to Environmental
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Food Scientists and TechnologistsEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health