Technology
Data Scientist
SOC 15-2051 · Bachelor's degree · 192K employed
30
AI Risk Score
Median Salary
$108K
10-Year Growth
+35%
U.S. Jobs
192K
Outlook
much faster
How AI Affects This Role
AI automates routine analysis but creates more demand for people who can frame business problems and interpret results.
Key Skills
Python/RStatisticsMachine LearningSQLData Visualization
AI-Resistant Skills
Problem framingStakeholder communicationExperimental designDomain expertise
Career Transition Paths
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FAQ
Will AI replace data scientists?
AI automates routine analysis but creates more demand for people who can frame business problems and interpret results.
What education do I need?
Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Key skills: Python/R, Statistics, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Visualization.