As of June 2026, Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists has an AI-exposure score of 53/100 (Elevated 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.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
More exposed than 39% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$76,780. About 1,400 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.
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Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).
- Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
- Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.
- Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
- Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
- Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.
- Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
- Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.
- Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
- Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
- Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
- Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
- Conduct literature reviews.
- Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.
- Perform administrative duties, such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).
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