Mechanical Engineers

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Will "Mechanical Engineers" be replaced by AI & Robots?

There is very little chance of this occupation being replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by our poll, which suggests a 21% chance of automation within the next 2 decades.

Automation Risk Level

Totally Safe

or 1.1% probability of automation

Projected Growth

5%

by 2024

Median Annual Wage

$84,190

or $40.47 hourly

People Employed

285,790

as of 2016

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How this compares with other jobs: 53 out of 706

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Job description

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.

SOC Code: 17-2141

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Gokul says
Mechanical Engineering is evergreen
Apr 08, 2019 at 04:59 AM

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