As of June 2026, Conservation Scientists has an AI-exposure score of 59/100 (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
Conservation Scientists
59/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 62% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$73,010. About 2,500 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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How you compare to similar Science roles
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Your tasks, by AI exposure
Automatable
- Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.
- Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or Web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques.
- Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation.
- Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities.
Augmentable
- Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.
- Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification.
- Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.
- Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.
- Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.
- Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.
- Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions.
- Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.
- Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance.
- Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.
- Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.
- Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans.
- Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.
- Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.
- Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.
Durable
- Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans.
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56% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$82,220
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48% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$78,850
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40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$141,900
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40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$107,110
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