Archaeologist
25AI EXPOSURE TODAY25
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST57%
NOT A FORECAST57%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Archaeologist
Archaeologists are the detectives of the past, piecing together the stories of human history through the study of artifacts, structures, and cultural landscapes. Their work is vital for understanding our heritage and informing contemporary society about the evolution of human civilization, making it a globally significant and enriching career.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (25), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Historic EnglandThe public body that helps people understand, value and care for England's historic environment.
Oxford ArchaeologyA leading archaeological practice providing archaeological services across the UK.Wessex ArchaeologyAn independent archaeological practice providing a range of archaeological services.