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 |
81%
Imminent Risk
|
33%
Low Risk
|
65%
High Risk
|
62%
High Risk
|
73%
High Risk
|
64%
High Risk
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| JOB SCORE | 3.2/10 | 5.4/10 | 4.1/10 | 4.4/10 | 2.0/10 | 4.1/10 |
| POLLING |
79%
(High Risk,
Based on 42 votes)
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There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
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49%
(Moderate Risk,
Based on 25 votes)
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There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
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70%
(High Risk,
Based on 61 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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4.3%
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3.7%
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-2.8%
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3.3%
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-7.7%
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1.7%
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| WAGES |
$58,070
or $27.92 per hour
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$61,890
or $29.75 per hour
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$97,540
or $46.89 per hour
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$57,090
or $27.44 per hour
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$43,190
or $20.76 per hour
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$85,750
or $41.22 per hour
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VOLUME
as of 2024
|
10,920
|
605,510
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34,860
|
127,410
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857,630
|
23,320
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| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks. | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers. | Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines. | Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. | Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. May prepare items for shipment. | Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards. |
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.