Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
64%
risk level
POLLING
59%
Based on 22 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
21.1%
by year 2032
WAGES
$60,800
or $29.23 per hour
Volume
28,120
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
5.0/10

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Automation risk

64% (High Risk)

High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.

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

  • Finger Dexterity

User poll

59% 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: 64% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers' job openings is expected to rise 21.1% by 2032

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2023.

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers' was $60,800, or $29 per hour

'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers' were paid 31.3% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 28,120 people employed as 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 5 thousand people are employed as 'Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers'.

Job description

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.

SOC Code: 51-9162.00

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Comments

fimgus (Highly likely) says
This is about as uncreative you can get when it comes to computer science, I think this could very easily happen.
Dec 23, 2023 at 03:43 AM

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