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 |
24%
Low Risk
|
10%
Minimal Risk
|
10%
Minimal Risk
|
26%
Low Risk
|
19%
Minimal Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 5.8/10 | 8.5/10 | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| POLLING |
37%
(Low Risk,
Based on 111 votes)
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35%
(Low Risk,
Based on 126 votes)
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43%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 15 votes)
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34%
(Low Risk,
Based on 56 votes)
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33%
(Low Risk,
Based on 69 votes)
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GROWTH
by year 2034
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1.9%
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23.2%
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17.3%
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3.0%
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12.5%
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| WAGES |
$101,990
or $49.03 per hour
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$117,960
or $56.71 per hour
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$105,620
or $50.77 per hour
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$97,020
or $46.64 per hour
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$83,910
or $40.34 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
|
18,700
|
565,840
|
229,720
|
16,960
|
128,430
|
| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization. | Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. | Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. | Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. | 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. |
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.