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SUMMARY
44%
Moderate Risk
15%
Minimal Risk
23%
Low Risk
30%
Low Risk
31%
Low Risk
36%
Low Risk
JOB SCORE 3.1/10 7.5/10 7.2/10 5.0/10 5.4/10 5.3/10
POLLING
64%
(High Risk, Based on 27 votes)
41%
(Moderate Risk, Based on 1,295 votes)
35%
(Low Risk, Based on 303 votes)
41%
(Moderate Risk, Based on 35 votes)
26%
(Low Risk, Based on 51 votes)
53%
(Moderate Risk, Based on 273 votes)
GROWTH
by year 2034
-5.6%
7.2%
6.2%
1.7%
-0.8%
4.1%
WAGES
$73,720
or $35.44 per hour
$111,910
or $53.80 per hour
$127,590
or $61.34 per hour
$64,790
or $31.15 per hour
$71,300
or $34.28 per hour
$64,280
or $30.90 per hour
VOLUME
as of 2024
20,020
188,790
93,940
73,410
59,990
109,550
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DESCRIPTION Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment. Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

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Curious how automation and AI could affect your career? Our comparison tool lets you view two or more jobs side by side, helping you quickly spot differences in risk level, pay, growth, and popularity. All of this is based on a mix of academic research, user polling, and official labour data.

Automation Risk

Each occupation shows a probability of automation. A higher score means machines and algorithms are more likely to take over the role in the future.

Job Score

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Polling Data

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Growth & Wages

See how fast each occupation is projected to grow and what people earn on average. High wages don’t always mean high security — automation risk still matters.

Volume of Workers

Explore how many people currently work in each occupation and in which year the data was recorded. Popularity can affect how disruptive automation will be for the wider economy.

The Snowflake Diagram

Each snowflake visualises the balance between automation risk, wages, growth, and job volume. Bigger and greener areas mean stronger performance in that dimension.

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