Climate Change Policy Analysts

Climate Change Policy Analysts score 54 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #156 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 14 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 1 on its own and 13 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 2 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

54/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #156of 923 jobs
US workers: 89,250for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Median pay: $82,220a year
In real AI use: 2 of 14tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (7%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 13 (93%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)

Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use

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Questions about climate change policy analysts and AI

Will AI replace climate change policy analysts?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Climate Change Policy Analysts score 54 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #156 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 14 of the job's 14 tasks, 1 of them on its own. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which climate change policy analysts tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies".

Which climate change policy analysts tasks are hardest for AI?

Every task in this job has some AI exposure, though 13 of them need extra software built around the AI.

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 2 of the 14 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as climate change policy analysts, and what do they earn?

About 89,250 people in the US (figure for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health), with median pay of $82,220 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.