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 |
25%
Low Risk
|
19%
Minimal Risk
|
19%
Minimal Risk
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33%
Low Risk
|
27%
Low Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 6.9/10 | 8.1/10 | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | 7.9/10 |
| POLLING |
38%
(Low Risk,
Based on 98 votes)
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37%
(Low Risk,
Based on 262 votes)
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46%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 662 votes)
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81%
(Imminent Risk,
Based on 453 votes)
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There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
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GROWTH
by year 2034
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21.5%
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8.8%
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-0.7%
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33.5%
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15.8%
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| WAGES |
$91,290
or $43.89 per hour
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$101,190
or $48.65 per hour
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$121,680
or $58.50 per hour
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$112,590
or $54.13 per hour
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$133,080
or $63.98 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
|
107,760
|
893,900
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2,220
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233,440
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1,654,440
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| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. | Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants. | Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods. | Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources. | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. |
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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.
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.