Nuclear Engineers vs Materials Scientists: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in materials scientists work: 18% of tasks (some) against 0% for nuclear engineers (little observed).
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 | Nuclear Engineers | Materials Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 0% (Little observed) | 18% (Some) |
| Median pay a year | $133,970 | Not published |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Nuclear Engineers: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- Materials Scientists: tasks, related jobs and skills to build