Overview
1. Automation Risk
2. User Poll
3. Growth
4. Wages
5. Volume
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

High Risk
71%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
87%
(Imminent Risk)
POLLING
56%
(Moderate Risk)
Average: 71%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
-9.2%
by year 2033
WAGES
$48,550
or $23.34 per hour
Volume
187,670
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
2.5/10

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Calculated automation risk

87% (Imminent Risk)

Imminent Risk (81-100%): Occupations in this level have an extremely high likelihood of being automated in the near future. These jobs consist primarily of repetitive, predictable tasks with little need for human judgment.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Manual Dexterity

User poll

56% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. However, the automation risk level we have generated suggests a much higher chance of automation: 87% chance of automation.

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Growth

Very slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators' job openings is expected to decline 9.2% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Low paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators' was $48,550, or $23 per hour

'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators' were paid 1.0% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 187,670 people employed as 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators' within the United States.

This represents around 0.12% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 809 people are employed as 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators'.

Job description

Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.

SOC Code: 51-9161.00

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Comments

Simone Fin (Highly likely) 1 year ago
Why artificial intelligences are growing exponentially and learning faster than us humans. Then there's an increasing demand to hire new workers. As a result, there is a shortage of workers. Therefore, automation, robots, and humanoids are needed.
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