# Data Scientists

> Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 15-2051.00
- **Summary:** Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

## Aliases

- Analytics Consultant
- Applied Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Analytic Scientist
- Data Analytics Manager
- Data Analytics Scientist
- Data Analytics Specialist
- Data Architect
- Data Consultant
- Data Economist
- Data Engineer
- Data Management Scientist

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software. | n/a | 4.A.2.a.4.g |
| Apply feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interest, such as sales, attrition, and healthcare use. | n/a | 4.A.2.a.4.k |
| Apply sampling techniques to determine groups to be surveyed or use complete enumeration methods. | n/a | 4.A.2.b.1.d |
| Clean and manipulate raw data using statistical software. | n/a | 4.A.3.b.1.f |
| Compare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or proportion of explained variance. | n/a | 4.A.2.a.4.d |
| Create graphs, charts, or other visualizations to convey the results of data analysis using specialized software. | n/a | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Deliver oral or written presentations of the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users. | n/a | 4.A.3.b.6.c |
| Design surveys, opinion polls, or other instruments to collect data. | n/a | 4.A.3.b.2.f |
| Identify business problems or management objectives that can be addressed through data analysis. | n/a | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Identify relationships and trends or any factors that could affect the results of research. | n/a | 4.A.2.a.4.d |
| Identify solutions to business problems, such as budgeting, staffing, and marketing decisions, using the results of data analysis. | n/a | 4.A.2.a.4.g |
| Propose solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques. | n/a | 4.A.2.a.4.d |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities. | 4.A.2.a.4.g |
| Analyze business or financial data. | 4.A.2.a.4.k |
| Determine appropriate methods for data analysis. | 4.A.2.b.1.d |
| Prepare data for analysis. | 4.A.3.b.1.f |
| Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. | 4.A.2.a.4.d |
| Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information. | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Prepare analytical reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.c |
| Present research results to others. | 4.A.3.b.6.c |
| Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities. | 4.A.3.b.2.f |
| Select resources needed to accomplish tasks. | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables. | 4.A.2.a.4.d |
| Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems. | 4.A.2.a.4.g |
| Update technical knowledge. | 4.A.2.b.3.a |
| Advise others on analytical techniques. | 4.A.4.b.6.e |
| Develop scientific or mathematical models. | 4.A.2.b.2.u |
| Write computer programming code. | 4.A.3.b.1.a |

## Capabilities


## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| TensorFlow | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Apache Spark | Specialized Skill |
| Apache Hadoop | Specialized Skill |
| Unix | Specialized Skill |
| Shell Script | Specialized Skill |
| PostgreSQL | Specialized Skill |
| NoSQL | Specialized Skill |
| MongoDB | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Linux | Specialized Skill |
| Kubernetes | Specialized Skill |
| Github | Specialized Skill |
| Elasticsearch | Specialized Skill |
| Atlassian Confluence | Specialized Skill |
| Apache Kafka | Specialized Skill |
| Apache Hive | Specialized Skill |
| Apache Cassandra | Specialized Skill |
| Apache Airflow | Specialized Skill |
| Amazon Redshift | Specialized Skill |
| NumPy | Specialized Skill |
| Xgboost | Specialized Skill |
| Statistical Software | Specialized Skill |
| SciPy | Specialized Skill |
| RESTful API | Specialized Skill |
| Pyspark | Specialized Skill |
| Neo4j | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematical Software | Specialized Skill |
| MLflow | Specialized Skill |
| Kubeflow | Specialized Skill |
| BigQuery | Specialized Skill |
| Apache Pig | Specialized Skill |
| Apache MXNet | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Industrial Control Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amazon Web Services AWS software | Data base user interface and query software | yes | yes |
| Apache Hadoop | Data base management system software | yes | yes |
| Apache Spark | Business intelligence and data analysis software | yes | yes |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software | yes | yes |
| Git | File versioning software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Azure software | Development environment software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Power BI | Business intelligence and data analysis software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | yes |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes | yes |
| PyTorch | Data base user interface and query software | yes | yes |
| R | Object or component oriented development software | yes | yes |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software | yes | yes |
| Snowflake | Data mining software | yes | yes |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software | yes | yes |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software | yes | yes |
| TensorFlow | Analytical or scientific software | yes | yes |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software | yes | yes |
| Alteryx software | Business intelligence and data analysis software | yes | no |
| Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2 | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Amazon Redshift | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Apache Airflow | Procedure management software | yes | no |
| Apache Cassandra | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| Apache Hive | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| Apache Kafka | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Atlassian Confluence | Project management software | yes | no |
| Atlassian JIRA | Content workflow software | yes | no |
| Bash | Operating system software | yes | no |
| C | Development environment software | yes | no |
| C# | Object or component oriented development software | yes | no |
| Docker | Application server software | yes | no |
| Elasticsearch | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| GitHub | Application server software | yes | no |
| Go | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Google Looker Analytics | Business intelligence and data analysis software | yes | no |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software | yes | no |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| JavaScript Object Notation JSON | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| Jenkins CI | Enterprise application integration software | yes | no |
| Kubernetes | Application server software | yes | no |

## Work Context


## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 4
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- **Experience:** A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- **Svp Range:** (7.0 to < 8.0)

### Education Distribution


## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 6.98 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 6.85 |
| Dependability | work_style | 6 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 5.81 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 5.39 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 5 |
| Integrity | work_style | 4 |
| Intellectual Curiosity | work_style | 3 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 2.61 |
| Accounting | specific_interest_area | 2.46 |
| Innovation | work_style | 2.42 |
| Finance | specific_interest_area | 2.25 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 2.17 |
| Health Care Service | specific_interest_area | 2.17 |
| Public Speaking | specific_interest_area | 2.15 |
| Achievement Orientation | work_style | 2.14 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15-2041.00 | role-15-2041-00 | Statisticians | Primary-Short |
| 43-9111.00 | role-43-9111-00 | Statistical Assistants | Primary-Short |
| 13-2099.01 | role-13-2099-01 | Financial Quantitative Analysts | Primary-Short |
| 15-2031.00 | role-15-2031-00 | Operations Research Analysts | Primary-Short |
| 19-1029.01 | role-19-1029-01 | Bioinformatics Scientists | Primary-Short |
| 15-2099.01 | role-15-2099-01 | Bioinformatics Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 15-2021.00 | role-15-2021-00 | Mathematicians | Primary-Long |
| 15-1221.00 | role-15-1221-00 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Primary-Long |
| 15-2041.01 | role-15-2041-01 | Biostatisticians | Primary-Long |
| 15-2051.01 | role-15-2051-01 | Business Intelligence Analysts | Primary-Long |
| 15-1243.00 | role-15-1243-00 | Database Architects | Supplemental |
| 15-2051.02 | role-15-2051-02 | Clinical Data Managers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Digital Technology | digital-technology |
| Financial Services | financial-services |
| Marketing & Sales | marketing-sales |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Bachelor's degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | biological-and-biomedical-sciences |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | business-management-marketing-and-related-support-services |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | computer-and-information-sciences-and-support-services |
| Mathematics and Statistics | mathematics-and-statistics |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | multi-interdisciplinary-studies |
| Physical Sciences | physical-sciences |
| Social Sciences | social-sciences |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 112590
- **Mean Wage:** 124590
- **Pct10Wage:** 63650
- **Pct25Wage:** 82630
- **Pct75Wage:** 155810
- **Pct90Wage:** 194410
- **Employment:** 233440
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 69410 | 117020 | 4.26 |
| 52 | 52 | Finance and Insurance | Sector | 41020 | 123570 | 4.35 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 26840 | 137600 | 6.1 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 26100 | 126940 | 6.14 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 14390 | 100780 | 1.05 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 13070 | 87870 | 0.37 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 9240 | 118080 | 0.48 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 8700 | 79310 | 0.42 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 7680 | 110930 | 0.84 |
| 524114 | 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | National industry | 6620 | 104950 | 9.74 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 5290 | 99840 | 1.32 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 3580 | 105400 | 2.05 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 524114 | 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | National industry | 6620 | 9.74 |
| 541720 | 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | National industry | 740 | 8.04 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 26100 | 6.14 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 26840 | 6.1 |
| 52 | 52 | Finance and Insurance | Sector | 41020 | 4.35 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 69410 | 4.26 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 3580 | 2.05 |
| 524210 | 524210 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | National industry | 2790 | 1.86 |
- **Count:** 45

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 96
- **Percentile:** 99
- **Band:** High
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 95 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 98 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 1 | 95 | High | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.35716327602190434 | 98 | High | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.5
- **Beta:** 0.75
- **Gamma:** 1

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 33.5
- **Growth Percentile:** 100
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 23.4
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 80
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 245.9
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 328.3

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 16
- **Skills:** 37
- **Capabilities:** 0
- **Tools:** 87
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 1b4aa51b9f0146d4