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 |
13%
Minimal Risk
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4%
Minimal Risk
|
20%
Low Risk
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18%
Minimal Risk
|
20%
Low Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 7.0/10 | 6.7/10 | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 |
| POLLING |
30%
(Low Risk,
Based on 220 votes)
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23%
(Low Risk,
Based on 95 votes)
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16.9%
(Minimal Risk,
Based on 34 votes)
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34%
(Low Risk,
Based on 66 votes)
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43%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 21 votes)
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GROWTH
by year 2034
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15.4%
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3.3%
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19.2%
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22.0%
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6.5%
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| WAGES |
$57,950
or $27.86 per hour
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$60,280
or $28.98 per hour
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$68,340
or $32.85 per hour
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$65,510
or $31.49 per hour
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$61,340
or $29.49 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
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96,040
|
15,060
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47,910
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108,010
|
10,490
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| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans. | Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. | Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training. | Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training. | Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors. |
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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.
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.
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