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 |
24%
Low Risk
|
15%
Minimal Risk
|
25%
Low Risk
|
31%
Low Risk
|
27%
Low Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 7.0/10 | 7.4/10 | 6.9/10 | 7.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| POLLING |
47%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 98 votes)
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33%
(Low Risk,
Based on 237 votes)
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38%
(Low Risk,
Based on 98 votes)
|
45%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 211 votes)
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34%
(Low Risk,
Based on 46 votes)
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GROWTH
by year 2034
|
6.1%
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4.4%
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21.5%
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16.7%
|
1.9%
|
| WAGES |
$102,010
or $49.04 per hour
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$102,950
or $49.49 per hour
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$91,290
or $43.89 per hour
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$80,880
or $38.88 per hour
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$121,440
or $58.38 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
|
213,000
|
3,584,420
|
107,760
|
235,640
|
234,380
|
| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors. | 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. | Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. |
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.