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Architectural and Civil Drafters
AUTOMATION RISK
32%
risk level
POLLING
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WAGES
$60,340
or $29.01 hourly
VOLUME
101,310
as of 2021
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
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Social Perceptiveness (47)
Assisting and Caring for Others (23)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (8)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '45%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that it's unclear if this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. However, workers can take comfort in the automated risk level we have generated, which only shows a 32% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Architectural and Civil Drafters' job openings is expected to decline by -1.2% by 2031
'Architectural and Civil Drafters' is expected to be a very slow growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Architectural and Civil Drafters' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Architectural and Civil Drafters' was $60,340, or $29.01 hourly
'Architectural and Civil Drafters' are paid 31.9% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as architectural and civil drafters?
As of 2021 there were 101,310 people employed as Architectural and Civil Drafters within the United States.
This represents around 0.07% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as Architectural and Civil Drafters.
Job description
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
SOC Code: 17-3011.00
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