Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Minimal Risk
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
10%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
27%
(Low Risk, Based on 170 votes)
Average: 18%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
8.0%
by year 2033
WAGES
$100,270
or $48.20 per hour
Volume
9,960
as of 2023
SUMMARY
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JOB SCORE
7.7/10
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

10% (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.

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  • Social Perceptiveness

User poll

27% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 10% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Marine Engineers and Naval Architects will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Marine Engineers and Naval Architects' job openings is expected to rise 8.0% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Marine Engineers and Naval Architects' was $100,270, or $48 per hour

'Marine Engineers and Naval Architects' were paid 108.6% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 9,960 people employed as 'Marine Engineers and Naval Architects' within the United States.

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

Put another way, around 1 in 15 thousand people are employed as 'Marine Engineers and Naval Architects'.

Job description

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

SOC Code: 17-2121.00

Comments (3)

Ali
19 Jul 2024 22:41
Companies would never risk automating ships. Especially for passenger and lng/oil tankers. WAAAY TOO MUCH RISK.
Hillary
20 Feb 2021 18:16
Finally I found the job I need. And robots and Al won't take over my job! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
23 Oct 2019 19:41
This is impossible as robots aren't creative
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