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 |
20%
Low Risk
|
10%
Minimal Risk
|
19%
Minimal Risk
|
19%
Minimal Risk
|
19%
Minimal Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 7.0/10 | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | 6.9/10 | 6.1/10 |
| POLLING |
28%
(Low Risk,
Based on 102 votes)
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29%
(Low Risk,
Based on 225 votes)
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33%
(Low Risk,
Based on 69 votes)
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There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
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29%
(Low Risk,
Based on 46 votes)
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GROWTH
by year 2034
|
4.4%
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3.9%
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12.5%
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3.7%
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-0.1%
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| WAGES |
$80,060
or $38.49 per hour
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$104,170
or $50.08 per hour
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$83,910
or $40.34 per hour
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$161,180
or $77.48 per hour
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$92,060
or $44.26 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
|
84,930
|
37,950
|
128,430
|
100,870
|
5,720
|
| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. | Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology. | Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. | Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
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.