Chemists vs Materials Scientists: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in chemists work: 26% of tasks (some) against 18% for materials scientists (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet.
Side by side
| Measure | Chemists | Materials Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 26% (Some) | 18% (Some) |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Chemists: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- Materials Scientists: tasks, related jobs and skills to build