As of June 2026, Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists has an AI-exposure score of 68/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
More exposed than 87% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$122,570. About 2,000 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Science roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
- Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
- Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.
- Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
- Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
- Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.
- Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.
- Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
- Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.
- Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.
- Develop automated routines to correct for the presence of image distorting artifacts, such as ground vegetation.
- Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
- Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology.
- Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
- Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
- Conduct research into the application or enhancement of remote sensing technology.
- Use remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities to assess the impact of environmental change.
- Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.
- Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
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