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	Mechatronics Engineers	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	Computer Hardware Engineers	Mechanical Engineers	Electrical Engineers
SUMMARY	16% Minimal Risk	10% Minimal Risk	12% Minimal Risk	21% Low Risk	15% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	6.9/10	6.9/10	7.7/10	7.7/10	7.5/10
POLLING	29% (Low Risk, Based on 210 votes)	46% (Moderate Risk, Based on 52 votes)	30% (Low Risk, Based on 470 votes)	37% (Low Risk, Based on 2,681 votes)	41% (Moderate Risk, Based on 1,295 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	2.1%	8.1%	7.3%	9.1%	7.2%
WAGES	$117,750 or $56.61 per hour	$106,120 or $51.02 per hour	$155,020 or $74.52 per hour	$102,320 or $49.19 per hour	$111,910 or $53.80 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	150,750	39,910	75,710	286,760	188,790
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DESCRIPTION	Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.	Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.	Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.	Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

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