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 |
45%
Moderate Risk
|
19%
Minimal Risk
|
28%
Low Risk
|
19%
Minimal Risk
|
30%
Low Risk
|
36%
Low Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 3.7/10 | 8.0/10 | 6.7/10 | 5.8/10 | 5.2/10 | 6.1/10 |
| POLLING |
69%
(High Risk,
Based on 18 votes)
|
33%
(Low Risk,
Based on 35 votes)
|
51%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 85 votes)
|
40%
(Low Risk,
Based on 36 votes)
|
39%
(Low Risk,
Based on 84 votes)
|
64%
(High Risk,
Based on 57 votes)
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GROWTH
by year 2034
|
3.7%
|
5.0%
|
8.2%
|
-1.7%
|
2.1%
|
16.7%
|
| WAGES |
$58,480
or $28.11 per hour
|
$99,590
or $47.88 per hour
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$108,970
or $52.39 per hour
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$100,340
or $48.24 per hour
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$64,200
or $30.86 per hour
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$80,880
or $38.88 per hour
|
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VOLUME
as of 2024
|
7,580
|
355,410
|
439,380
|
36,970
|
62,130
|
235,640
|
| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer. | Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow. | Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support. | Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations. | Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. | Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing. |
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.