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Computer and Information Research Scientists vs Mathematicians

Side-by-side · O*NET · BLS · AI-exposure research · Anthropic Economic Index

A factual, source-backed comparison of Computer and Information Research Scientists and Mathematicians on the dimensions both occupations carry. Every figure is a position within an independent published dataset — not a verdict on which job is better, safer, or more “future-proof.”

Computer and Information Research Scientists Mathematicians
Median pay · BLS OEWS
$140,910
$121,680
Employment · BLS OEWS
38,480
2,220
AI exposure (percentile) · task overlap, not automation
58th pct
99th pct

At a glance

Dimension Computer and Information Research Scientists Mathematicians
Median pay $140,910 $121,680
Employment 38,480 2,220
Employment outlook (2024–34) · BLS projection Growing fast (+19.7%) Declining (-0.7%)
Annual openings · BLS projection 3,200 100
Typical education · O*NET Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
AI exposure · published exposure studies Moderate · 58th pct High · 99th pct
Global GenAI gradient · ILO ISCO-08 · via crosswalk — 94th pct · 56% of tasks
Observed AI use · Anthropic Economic Index — Automation-leaning (52.7%)
Mostly remote-capable · Dingel–Neiman — Yes

Pay and employment are BLS OEWS estimates; outlook and openings are BLS 2024–2034 projections; AI exposure and observed-use figures come from separate research and reflect exposure and usage, not predictions that either job will disappear. Compare like with like.

Skills

Shared: Computers and Electronics, Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Engineering and Technology, English Language, Written Comprehension, Fluency of Ideas, Problem Sensitivity, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Systems Analysis, Written Expression, Information Ordering, Category Flexibility, Near Vision, Systems Evaluation, Originality, Speaking, Active Learning, Writing, Mathematics, Mathematical Reasoning, Number Facility, Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity, Science, Monitoring.

Specific to Computer and Information Research Scientists

  • Programming
  • Time Management
  • Administration and Management
  • Design
  • Visualization
  • Operations Analysis
  • Technology Design

Specific to Mathematicians

  • Education and Training
  • Learning Strategies
  • Flexibility of Closure
  • Selective Attention
  • Instructing
  • Physics
  • Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge, skills & abilities O*NET rates as important for each occupation. “Shared” are common to both; the columns list what is distinctive to each (top by the order O*NET surfaces).

Tools & technology

Shared: Data base user interface and query software , Data base management system software , Development environment software , Business intelligence and data analysis software , Operating system software , Object or component oriented development software , File versioning software , Web platform development software , Enterprise application integration software , Analytical or scientific software .

Specific to Computer and Information Research Scientists

Specific to Mathematicians

Full profiles

This page is a summary. See the complete source-backed profile for Computer and Information Research Scientists or Mathematicians — tasks, the full skill graph, tools, work context, preparation, wages by percentile, industries, AI exposure and the AI work map.

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Sources for this page

Every figure above traces to a named public dataset and the exact release below — not hand-written opinion. See the full methodology for what each measure does and does not mean.

Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.

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Singulariki. "Computer and Information Research Scientists vs Mathematicians." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130; AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) Felten, Raj & Seamans; ILO / Gmyrek et al. GenAI exposure gradient 2025; IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 occupation crosswalk 2022; Frey & Osborne (2013) frey-osborne-automation; Dingel & Neiman (2020) dingel-neiman-workathome. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/compare/computer-and-information-research-scientists-vs-mathematicians

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Singulariki. (2026). Computer and Information Research Scientists vs Mathematicians. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/compare/computer-and-information-research-scientists-vs-mathematicians

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