Overview

1. Automation Risk

2. User Poll

3. Growth

4. Wages

5. Volume

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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

AUTOMATION RISK

CALCULATED

1.3%

risk level

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LABOR DEMAND

GROWTH

3.5%

by 2031

WAGES

$100,660

or $48.39 hourly

VOLUME

21,520

as of 2022

SUMMARY

JOB SCORE

6.3/10

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Analysis

Automation risk

1.3% (Minimal Risk)

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.

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:

Originality
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers' job openings is expected to rise 3.5% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

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

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers' was $100,660, or $48.39 per hour

'Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers' were paid 117.4% 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 21,520 people employed as Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers within the United States.

This represents around 0.015% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 6 thousand people are employed as Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers.

Job description

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.

SOC Code: 17-2111.02

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