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Will AI replace computer and mathematical jobs?

The 36 computer and mathematical jobs in the index score 74 out of 100 on average, which is high exposure to AI. That ranks the field #1 of 22, where #1 is the most exposed. Together these jobs employ about 10,176,730 people in the US.

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All 36 computer and mathematical jobs, most exposed first

Scores run from 0 (AI can speed up almost none of the tasks) to 100 (almost all of them). How scores work.

#JobExposureLevelUS workersMedian pay
1MathematiciansComputer and Mathematical100Very high2,030$126,710
2Blockchain EngineersComputer and Mathematical97Very high435,370$116,580
3Computer ProgrammersComputer and Mathematical95Very high92,230$100,390
4Data Warehousing SpecialistsComputer and Mathematical94Very high67,140$139,500
5Database AdministratorsComputer and Mathematical94Very high69,990$104,620
6Web DevelopersComputer and Mathematical93Very high70,190$92,650
7Web AdministratorsComputer and Mathematical91Very high435,370$116,580
8Database ArchitectsComputer and Mathematical88Very high67,140$139,500
9Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersComputer and Mathematical88Very high186,740$104,300
10Software DevelopersComputer and Mathematical87Very high1,687,890$135,980
11Bioinformatics TechniciansComputer and Mathematical87Very high3,720$81,490
12Web and Digital Interface DesignersComputer and Mathematical83Very high113,330$104,000
13Penetration TestersComputer and Mathematical80Very high435,370$116,580
14StatisticiansComputer and Mathematical79High29,030$105,650
15Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer and Mathematical77High435,370$116,580
16Computer Systems AnalystsComputer and Mathematical75High519,530$105,850
17Data ScientistsComputer and Mathematical75High262,440$120,230
18Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsComputer and Mathematical73High314,340$99,130
19Digital Forensics AnalystsComputer and Mathematical73High435,370$116,580
20Business Intelligence AnalystsComputer and Mathematical70High262,440$120,230
21Information Security EngineersComputer and Mathematical68High435,370$116,580
22Video Game DesignersComputer and Mathematical67High113,330$104,000
23Computer Network ArchitectsComputer and Mathematical66High179,740$134,050
24BiostatisticiansComputer and Mathematical66High29,030$105,650
25Information Security AnalystsComputer and Mathematical65High190,650$129,180
26Clinical Data ManagersComputer and Mathematical64High262,440$120,230
27Computer and Information Research ScientistsComputer and Mathematical63High37,200$140,300
28Computer Network Support SpecialistsComputer and Mathematical63High146,190$76,220
29Operations Research AnalystsComputer and Mathematical63High108,510$88,940
30Document Management SpecialistsComputer and Mathematical61High435,370$116,580
31Computer User Support SpecialistsComputer and Mathematical61High717,190$61,860
32Telecommunications Engineering SpecialistsComputer and Mathematical61High179,740$134,050
33Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansComputer and Mathematical59Elevated435,370$116,580
34Information Technology Project ManagersComputer and Mathematical57Elevated435,370$116,580
35ActuariesComputer and Mathematical50Elevated26,670$130,000
36Health Informatics SpecialistsComputer and Mathematical48Elevated519,530$105,850

Questions about computer and mathematical jobs and AI

Will AI replace computer and mathematical jobs?

Not as a whole. The 36 computer and mathematical jobs in the index have an average AI exposure score of 74 out of 100 (high), #1 of 22 fields. Exposure means parts of the work are likely to change, not that the jobs will disappear.

Which computer and mathematical jobs are most exposed to AI?

Mathematicians (100/100), Blockchain Engineers (97/100), Computer Programmers (95/100).

Which computer and mathematical jobs are safest from AI?

Health Informatics Specialists (48/100), Actuaries (50/100), Information Technology Project Managers (57/100).

How many people work in computer and mathematical jobs?

About 10,176,730 people in the US work in the jobs listed here (BLS, May 2025).

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