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 |
18%
Minimal Risk
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11%
Minimal Risk
|
10%
Minimal Risk
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10%
Minimal Risk
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10%
Minimal Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | 7.8/10 | 6.9/10 | 7.6/10 |
| POLLING |
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
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24%
(Low Risk,
Based on 29 votes)
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29%
(Low Risk,
Based on 225 votes)
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40%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 18 votes)
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22%
(Low Risk,
Based on 78 votes)
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GROWTH
by year 2034
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4.4%
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3.4%
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3.9%
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3.7%
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5.4%
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| WAGES |
$80,060
or $38.49 per hour
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$67,950
or $32.67 per hour
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$104,170
or $50.08 per hour
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$161,180
or $77.48 per hour
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$71,410
or $34.33 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
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84,930
|
25,590
|
37,950
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100,870
|
16,600
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| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management. | Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. | 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
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.