Transportation Planners
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Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.
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Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 18% chance of automation.
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Growth
The number of 'Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other' job openings is expected to rise 3.4% by 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other' was 95.890 $, or 46 $ per hour
'Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other' were paid 99.5% higher than the national median wage, which stood at 48.060 $
Volume
As of 2023 there were 35,210 people employed as 'Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 4 thousand people are employed as 'Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other'.
Job description
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
SOC Code: 19-3099.01
Comments (2)
In addition to this, systems applied in logistics services and vehicle movement control systems have also seen significant advancements. This makes the automation process very feasible.
The system receives customer requests, assembles, and sorts them for transfer. The vehicles used for this transfer are also automated and do not require a driver.
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