Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

# 161 overall · better than 81.5% of other jobs
1.5
Low to No Risk
18.2% tasks are partially/fully automatable
0/5
Physical Requirements
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Economic Incentive
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Ethics
2/5
Forgivability
Given the high reliance on human intuition, creativity, and emotional intelligence, the risk of AI fully displacing social scientists is relatively low. While AI may support some tasks, the complexity and depth of the job make full automation unlikely in the near term.

Median Salary: $95,890

Traits: 57

22/100Consequence_of_Error
74/100Contact_With_Others
69/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
1/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
70/100Deal_With_External_Customers
6/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
33/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
20/100Degree_of_Automation
63/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
100/100Electronic_Mail
5/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
0/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
1/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
6/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
1/100Exposed_to_High_Places
3/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
0/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
6/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
95/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
71/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
44/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
50/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
65/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
61/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
24/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
30/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
1/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
86/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
20/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
66/100Letters_and_Memos
50/100Level_of_Competition
24/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
12/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
0/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
39/100Physical_Proximity
44/100Public_Speaking
62/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
36/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
20/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
3/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
1/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
1/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
1/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
23/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
89/100Spend_Time_Sitting
26/100Spend_Time_Standing
6/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
13/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
71/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
94/100Telephone
53/100Time_Pressure
10/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
15/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
1/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
8/100Work_Schedules
88/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

Low to No Risk
18
Moderate Risk
1
High Risk
2
Extreme Risk
1
  • 1.5Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.
  • 0.1Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.
  • 1.2Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.
  • 2Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
  • 2.1Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
  • 1.2Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
  • 0.5Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.
  • 2Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.
  • 1.5Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
  • 0.8Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
  • 1.8Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use, or traffic projections.
  • 1.5Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
  • 1.2Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
  • 0.5Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national level.
  • 2.4Interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
  • 0.8Design new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, or car parking areas.
  • 1.2Evaluate transportation project needs or costs.
  • 1.2Evaluate transportation-related consequences of federal or state legislative proposals.

18.2% of Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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