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 |
28%
Low Risk
|
10%
Minimal Risk
|
21%
Low Risk
|
30%
Low Risk
|
24%
Low Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 4.4/10 | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | 5.0/10 | 5.1/10 |
| POLLING |
33%
(Low Risk,
Based on 15 votes)
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29%
(Low Risk,
Based on 225 votes)
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34%
(Low Risk,
Based on 28 votes)
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41%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 35 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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1.2%
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3.9%
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8.5%
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1.7%
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4.0%
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| WAGES |
$58,890
or $28.31 per hour
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$104,170
or $50.08 per hour
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$58,440
or $28.09 per hour
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$64,790
or $31.15 per hour
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$49,490
or $23.79 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
|
12,500
|
37,950
|
31,450
|
73,410
|
39,390
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| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices. | 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. | Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
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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.