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The AI Parity Index0.1%Tasks measured1 of 18,796Unemployment4.1% · Jul 20260.1 pt vs Jun 2026Payrolls−23K m/m · Jul 2026158.9M employedJob openings7.4M · Jun 20260.2M vs May 2026Wages$37.62/h avg · Jul 2026+3.2% y/yProductivity+1.4% q/q ann. · Q2 2026Inflation+3.4% y/y · Jul 2026Next upSoftware Developers · 16 more tasksNext releaseQ4 2026
The AI Parity Index0.1%Tasks measured1 of 18,796Unemployment4.1% · Jul 20260.1 pt vs Jun 2026Payrolls−23K m/m · Jul 2026158.9M employedJob openings7.4M · Jun 20260.2M vs May 2026Wages$37.62/h avg · Jul 2026+3.2% y/yProductivity+1.4% q/q ann. · Q2 2026Inflation+3.4% y/y · Jul 2026Next upSoftware Developers · 16 more tasksNext releaseQ4 2026
IndexLife, Physical, and Social ScienceEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health.

US jobs

89K

Avg. wage

$44/h

GDP output/y

$18B

Tasks

22

AI Parity

10%

Related occupationsEnvironmental Compliance Inspectors · Environmental Engineers · Industrial Ecologists · Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Conservation Scientists · Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers · Climate Change Policy Analysts

Specializations:Climate Change Policy AnalystsEnvironmental Restoration PlannersIndustrial Ecologists

Tasks

HumanBest AI
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