Sociologists
SOC Code: 19-3041
Sociologistss analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 97.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Writing, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 97.1 — Very High
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Median Salary
$101,690
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Job Growth
3.6%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Writing
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Social Perceptiveness
- •Critical Thinking
- •Learning Strategies
- •Active Learning
Common Tasks
- ✓Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
- ✓Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
- ✓Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
- ✓Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
- ✓Teach sociology.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation