As of June 2026, Astronomers has an AI-exposure score of 60/100 (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.

AI Exposure Score for

Astronomers

60/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 66% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$128,820. About 100 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

Common titles
AstronomerAstronomy Outreach CoordinatorAstrophysicistResearch Astrophysicist
Typical preparation
Extensive Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven...
Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionScienceCritical ThinkingMathematicsWritingActive Learning
Tools and technology
PythonApache HadoopC++IBM SPSS StatisticsLinuxMicrosoft Excel
Work context
Email useDecision latitudeFace-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Astronomers, SOC 19-2011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Astronomers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (71%).

Augmentable
  • Calculate orbits and determine sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies.
  • Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
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Durable
  • Raise funds for scientific research.
  • Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
3 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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Physicists
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