Microbiologists
Life, Physical & Social Scienceslowaugment
BLS 2024-34: +4%
Median Wage: $85,200
Employment: 22K
Overall Exposure
28+8
2025 vs 2023
Theoretical Exposure
48What AI could do
Observed Exposure
14What AI actually does
Automation Risk Score
14Displacement risk
Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)
Solid lines = actual data · Dashed lines = estimated projections
Detailed Metrics Table
| Year | Overall | Theoretical | Observed | Risk | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 40 | 6 | 10 | actual |
| 2024 | 24 | 44 | 10 | 12 | actual |
| 2025 | 28 | 48 | 14 | 14 | actual |
| 2026 | 32 | 52 | 18 | 16 | estimated |
| 2027 | 36 | 55 | 22 | 18 | estimated |
| 2028 | 40 | 58 | 26 | 20 | estimated |
Task Breakdown
Analyze microbial samples
25%β 0.5
About This Occupation
Microbiologists study microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi to understand their effects on humans and the environment.