Geological Technicians

Life, Physical & Social Sciences

AI exposure

Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
High· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery high
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
Source dataset (XLSX download)
Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.229
0.000Range of values carried here0.745
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Source dataset
Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.26
0.09Range of values carried here0.70
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
ISCO-08 unit group — every occupation sharing the code gets this value
Computed by this site, not published by the ILO: of the 1,012 occupations this site links to the ILO dataset, 76% score at or above this value.
Source dataset

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

Task	Claude.aiRaw / share %	APIRaw / share %
Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis. 19-4043	0.0100100.0	0.0200100.0
Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis. 19-4043	0.00000.0	—0
Not observed on any surface — 27 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.	—0	—0
Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.	—0	—0
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.	—0	—0
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.	—0	—0
Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.	—0	—0
Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.	—0	—0
Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.	—0	—0
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.	—0	—0
Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.	—0	—0
Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.	—0	—0
Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.	—0	—0
Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.	—0	—0
Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.	—0	—0
Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.	—0	—0
Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.	—0	—0
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.	—0	—0
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.	—0	—0
Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.	—0	—0
Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.	—0	—0
Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices.	—0	—0
Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation.	—0	—0
Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.	—0	—0
Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.	—0	—0
Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.	—0	—0
Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites.	—0	—0
Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability.	—0	—0
Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers.	—0	—0

Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.

Task	βE1 + 0.5 × E2
Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems. O*NET Task ID 22272	1.0
Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment. O*NET Task ID 22262	0.5
Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis. O*NET Task ID 22264	0.5
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections. O*NET Task ID 22265	0.5
Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis. O*NET Task ID 22267	0.5
Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting. O*NET Task ID 22269	0.5
Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information. O*NET Task ID 22270	0.5
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases. O*NET Task ID 22271	0.5
Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data. O*NET Task ID 22274	0.5
Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas. O*NET Task ID 22276	0.5
Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment. O*NET Task ID 22277	0.5
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations. O*NET Task ID 22279	0.5
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials. O*NET Task ID 22280	0.5
Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas. O*NET Task ID 22281	0.5
Develop and design packing materials and handling procedures for shipping of objects. O*NET Task ID 22284	0.5
Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation. O*NET Task ID 22285	0.5
Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits. O*NET Task ID 22286	0.5
Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations. O*NET Task ID 22287	0.5
Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites. O*NET Task ID 22288	0.5
Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites. O*NET Task ID 22289	0.5
Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability. O*NET Task ID 22290	0.5
Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers. O*NET Task ID 22291	0.5
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Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis. O*NET Task ID 22263	0.0
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs. O*NET Task ID 22266	0.0
Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices. O*NET Task ID 22268	0.0
Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data. O*NET Task ID 22273	0.0
Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data. O*NET Task ID 22275	0.0
Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments. O*NET Task ID 22278	0.0
Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions. O*NET Task ID 22282	0.0
Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices. O*NET Task ID 22283	0.0

β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

Occupation information

ILO

ESCO occupational vocabulary

meteorology technicianESCO 3111.8
Meteorology technicians collect large amounts of meteorological information for weather information users such as aviation companies or meteorological institutions. They operate specialised measuring instruments to make accurate weather predictions and report their observations. Meteorology technicians assist meteorologists in their scientific operations.
radiation protection technicianESCO 3111.12
Radiation protection technicians monitor radiation levels in buildings and facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and to prevent dangerous elevations in the radiation level. They take measures to minimise radiation emissions, and to prevent further contamination in the event of radiation pollution, by developing radiation protection plans, in particular for nuclear plants and facilities.
food analystESCO 3111.3
Food analysts perform standardised tests to determine the chemical, physical, or microbiological features of products for human consumption.
leather laboratory technicianESCO 3111.6
Leather laboratory technicians perform and report chemical analyses and physical tests of leather. They also perform and report chemical analyses of auxiliaries, environmental emissions and discharges. They ensure that the tests are carried out according to appropriate national, international or customer standards.
hydrographic surveying technicianESCO 3111.5
Hydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and study underwater topography and morphology of bodies of water. They assist in the installation and deployment of hydrographic and surveying equipment and report about their work.
nuclear technicianESCO 3111.10
Nuclear technicians function as aids to physicists and engineers in nuclear laboratories and power plants. They monitor the procedures to ensure safety and quality control, and maintain equipment. They also handle and control radioactive equipment and measure radiation levels to ensure safety.
soil surveying technicianESCO 3111.14
Soil surveying technicians analyse soil by carrying out technical surveying tasks, using soil surveying techniques. They focus on the process of classifying soil types and other soil properties. Soil surveying technicians operate surveying equipment and utilise programs to retrieve and interpret relevant data, and perform computations as required.
chemistry technicianESCO 3111.1
Chemistry technicians monitor chemical processes and conduct tests to analyse chemical substances for manufacturing or scientific purposes. They work in laboratories or production facilities where they assist chemists in their work. Chemistry technicians perform laboratory activities, test chemical substances, analyse data and report about their work.
chromatographerESCO 3111.1.1
Chromatographers apply the corresponding chromatography techniques (such as gas, liquid or ion exchange techniques) to identify and analyse samples' chemical compounds. They calibrate and maintain the chromatography machinery and prepare the equipment and solutions. Chromatographers may also develop and apply new chromatography methods according to samples and chemical compounds that need to be analysed.
physics technicianESCO 3111.11
Physics technicians monitor physical processes and perform tests for manufacturing, educational or scientific purposes. They work in laboratories, schools or production facilities where they assist physicists in their work. Physics technicians perform technical or practical work and report about their results.
remote sensing technicianESCO 3111.13
Remote sensing technicians collect airborne data. They utilise equipment aimed for the collection of data and determination of geographical points in order to help in a variety of operations such as land conservation, urban planning, and military operations.
metrology technicianESCO 3111.9
Metrology technicians apply their practical knowledge of metrology to calibrate measuring instruments, test equipment and analyse their performance. They ensure that the evaluated equipment meets requirements for precision, performance and accuracy. They report about their work and advise on technical matters concerning measuring instruments.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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KEIS2025

Shown in the original Korean. This dataset is published under KOGL Type 4, which prohibits derivative works including translation, so the text is reproduced unaltered.

자연과학 시험원KNOW K000000825
Job outlook: 증가(0%) 현상유지(40%) 감소(60%)
Wages (10,000 KRW): lower(25%) 3.95K average(50%) 4.75K upper(25%) 5.5K
minacross 461 KNOW occupationsmax
Job satisfaction: 70
minacross 461 KNOW occupationsmax
Details
Duties
- -표본을 수집하고 실험, 검사 및 분석용 재료와 장비를 준비한다.
- -실험, 검사 및 분석을 보조하거나 직접 수행한다.
- - 프로젝트에 필요한 재료 등의 세부 견적서를 주어진 명세서에 따라 작성하여 준비한다.
- -프로젝트에 필요한 재료 및 인력의 양과 배용의 세부 견적서를 작성한다.
- -실험용 재료와 장비를 준비하고, 실험기구 및 장비를 설치 조작하여 실험을 보조한다.
- -물질을 구성하고 있는 성분의 종류와 조성비 분석 등의 검사 및 분석업무를 보조하거나 자연과학자의 지시하에 직접 실험을 수행하기도 한다.
- -실험이 끝나면 사용한 실험기구 및 장비를 정리하고, 유지·관리한다.
- -공학적 계산을 하며, 각종 도표 및 보고서를 작성한다.
- -연구과정에서 야기되는 문제들을 확인하고, 이를 해결하기 위하여 기술적인 지식을 응용한다.
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Work abilities
수리력(96) · 품질관리분석(94) · 장비 선정(93) · 추리력(91) · 조작 및 통제(90)
Knowledge
화학(92) · 물리(81) · 영어(77) · 사무(70) · 생물(70)
Work environment
위험한 상태 노출(93) · 정확성, 정밀성 유지(92) · 반복적인 신체행동, 정신적 활동(91) · 마감시간(85) · 이메일 이용하기(85)

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AI exposure

Task-level exposure

Occupation information

ILO occupational description

ESCO occupational vocabulary