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.
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| SUMMARY |
55%
Moderate Risk
|
27%
Low Risk
|
36%
Low Risk
|
34%
Low Risk
|
30%
Low Risk
|
34%
Low Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 3.1/10 | 5.9/10 | 5.3/10 | 4.8/10 | 5.0/10 | 4.7/10 |
| POLLING |
59%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 106 votes)
|
32%
(Low Risk,
Based on 203 votes)
|
53%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 273 votes)
|
38%
(Low Risk,
Based on 142 votes)
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41%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 35 votes)
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39%
(Low Risk,
Based on 116 votes)
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GROWTH
by year 2034
|
-6.5%
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3.2%
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4.1%
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0.6%
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1.7%
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0.0%
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| WAGES |
$68,510
or $32.93 per hour
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$79,450
or $38.19 per hour
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$64,280
or $30.90 per hour
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$77,180
or $37.10 per hour
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$64,790
or $31.15 per hour
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$68,730
or $33.04 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
|
39,900
|
30,250
|
109,550
|
92,710
|
73,410
|
37,450
|
| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. | Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design. | 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. | Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. | 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. | Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. |
Compare Occupations Side by Side
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.
Job Score
A quick summary of how a job performs overall — factoring in wages, growth, volume, and automation risk. It’s a handy way to see the bigger picture at a glance.
Polling Data
Thousands of visitors cast their votes on how “automatable” each job feels. These community insights are shown alongside the calculated probabilities.
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.
Use this comparison page to research careers, guide students, or simply explore the future of work. All data is regularly updated to keep the results relevant.