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Physicists vs Molecular and Cellular Biologists

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

A factual, source-backed comparison of Physicists and Molecular and Cellular Biologists 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.”

Physicists Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Median pay · BLS OEWS
$166,290
$93,330
Employment · BLS OEWS
21,340
59,710
AI exposure (percentile) · task overlap, not automation
76th pct
77th pct

At a glance

Dimension Physicists Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Median pay $166,290 $93,330
Employment 21,340 59,710
Employment outlook (2024–34) · BLS projection About average (+4.0%) About average (+1.2%)
Annual openings · BLS projection 1,700 4,800
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 High · 76th pct High · 77th pct
Global GenAI gradient · ILO ISCO-08 · via crosswalk 73rd pct · 38% of tasks 77th pct · 40% of tasks
Observed AI use · Anthropic Economic Index Automation-leaning (57.2%) Augmentation-leaning (57.2%)
Mostly remote-capable · Dingel–Neiman Yes No

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

Specific to Physicists

  • Physics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Visualization
  • Programming
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Speed of Closure

Specific to Molecular and Cellular Biologists

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Monitoring
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Selective Attention
  • Coordination
  • Persuasion

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: Object or component oriented development software , Graphics or photo imaging software , Data base user interface and query software , Computer aided design CAD software , File versioning software , Spreadsheet software , Office suite software , Presentation software , Word processing software , Analytical or scientific software .

Specific to Physicists

Specific to Molecular and Cellular Biologists

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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. "Physicists vs Molecular and Cellular Biologists." 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/physicists-vs-molecular-and-cellular-biologists

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    Singulariki. (2026). Physicists vs Molecular and Cellular Biologists. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/compare/physicists-vs-molecular-and-cellular-biologists

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