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TOP PAID JOBS WITH HIGHEST AUTOMATION RISK

Jobs with a median salary of over $75,000 and an automation risk over 30%, ranked by automation risk (highest first).

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Occupation
Median wage (US)
Projected growth
(by 2031)
Risk
Voted
risk
Job score
1. Credit Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,440
Projected growth (by 2031):
-2.5%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
65%
Job score:
3.2/10
2. Budget Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,940
Projected growth (by 2031):
2.8%
Automation risk:
89%
Automation risk (voted):
68%
Job score:
3.6/10
3. Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,770
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.8%
Automation risk:
88%
Automation risk (voted):
86%
Job score:
3.0/10
4. Subway and Streetcar Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
81,180
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.5%
Automation risk:
83%
Automation risk (voted):
79%
Job score:
3.2/10
5. Insurance Underwriters
Median Annual Wage (US):
76,390
Projected growth (by 2031):
-4.5%
Automation risk:
82%
Automation risk (voted):
70%
Job score:
3.3/10
6. Financial and Investment Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
91,580
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.6%
Automation risk:
79%
Automation risk (voted):
48%
Job score:
6.0/10
7. Locomotive Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,740
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.7%
Automation risk:
79%
Automation risk (voted):
53%
Job score:
4.7/10
8. Technical Writers
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,060
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.5%
Automation risk:
79%
Automation risk (voted):
51%
Job score:
4.7/10
9. Power Plant Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
80,850
Projected growth (by 2031):
-15.5%
Automation risk:
74%
Automation risk (voted):
46%
Job score:
3.7/10
10. Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
104,260
Projected growth (by 2031):
-26.8%
Automation risk:
73%
Automation risk (voted):
56%
Job score:
3.4/10
11. Accountants and Auditors
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,250
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.6%
Automation risk:
71%
Automation risk (voted):
64%
Job score:
5.0/10
12. Business Intelligence Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,910
Projected growth (by 2031):
35.8%
Automation risk:
69%
Automation risk (voted):
49%
Job score:
6.2/10
13. Pile Driver Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
76,260
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
69%
Automation risk (voted):
73%
Job score:
4.0/10
14. Biomass Plant Technicians
Median Annual Wage (US):
80,850
Projected growth (by 2031):
-15.5%
Automation risk:
68%
Automation risk (voted):
63%
Job score:
3.7/10
15. Financial Examiners
Median Annual Wage (US):
81,410
Projected growth (by 2031):
21%
Automation risk:
65%
Automation risk (voted):
44%
Job score:
5.9/10
16. Nuclear Technicians
Median Annual Wage (US):
99,340
Projected growth (by 2031):
-16.6%
Automation risk:
65%
Automation risk (voted):
51%
Job score:
3.6/10
17. Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
202,180
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
65%
Automation risk (voted):
40%
Job score:
6.4/10
18. Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,540
Projected growth (by 2031):
3%
Automation risk:
65%
Automation risk (voted):
52%
Job score:
4.4/10
19. Financial Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
131,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
16.8%
Automation risk:
65%
Automation risk (voted):
36%
Job score:
7.4/10
20. Investment Fund Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
131,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
16.8%
Automation risk:
64%
Automation risk (voted):
46%
Job score:
7.0/10
21. Document Management Specialists
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.1%
Automation risk:
64%
Automation risk (voted):
78%
Job score:
6.4/10
22. Transportation Inspectors
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,770
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.8%
Automation risk:
64%
Automation risk (voted):
62%
Job score:
3.9/10
23. Gas Plant Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,850
Projected growth (by 2031):
-9%
Automation risk:
63%
Automation risk (voted):
72%
Job score:
3.1/10
24. Data Warehousing Specialists
Median Annual Wage (US):
123,430
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.3%
Automation risk:
62%
Automation risk (voted):
61%
Job score:
5.8/10
25. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Median Annual Wage (US):
94,840
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.1%
Automation risk:
60%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.0/10
26. Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Median Annual Wage (US):
80,570
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.7%
Automation risk:
55%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
4.8/10
27. Commercial Pilots
Median Annual Wage (US):
99,640
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.1%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
44%
Job score:
5.4/10
28. Environmental Economists
Median Annual Wage (US):
105,630
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.7%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
25.00%
Job score:
5.4/10
29. Police Identification and Records Officers
Median Annual Wage (US):
83,640
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.7%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
4.6/10
30. Computer Systems Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
99,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.4%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
7.0/10
31. Logistics Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,030
Projected growth (by 2031):
27.7%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
53%
Job score:
6.3/10
32. Computer Programmers
Median Annual Wage (US):
93,000
Projected growth (by 2031):
-10.2%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
42%
Job score:
5.0/10
33. Actuaries
Median Annual Wage (US):
105,900
Projected growth (by 2031):
20.8%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
6.8/10
34. Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,760
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.7%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
29.46%
Job score:
5.1/10
35. Treasurers and Controllers
Median Annual Wage (US):
131,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
16.8%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
47%
Job score:
7.2/10
36. Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Median Annual Wage (US):
102,550
Projected growth (by 2031):
-2.8%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
5.1/10
37. Economists
Median Annual Wage (US):
105,630
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.7%
Automation risk:
51%
Automation risk (voted):
36%
Job score:
6.0/10
38. Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
104,940
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.4%
Automation risk:
51%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
6.4/10
39. Chemists
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,430
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.3%
Automation risk:
51%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
6.3/10
40. First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,680
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.3%
Automation risk:
51%
Automation risk (voted):
43%
Job score:
5.0/10
41. Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Median Annual Wage (US):
80,250
Projected growth (by 2031):
-4.8%
Automation risk:
51%
Automation risk (voted):
75%
Job score:
3.5/10
42. Media Technical Directors/Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,000
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.7%
Automation risk:
50%
Automation risk (voted):
44%
Job score:
6.0/10
43. Clinical Research Coordinators
Median Annual Wage (US):
137,900
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.9%
Automation risk:
49%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
5.9/10
44. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,740
Projected growth (by 2031):
14.7%
Automation risk:
48%
Automation risk (voted):
36%
Job score:
6.6/10
45. Validation Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,300
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.2%
Automation risk:
48%
Automation risk (voted):
15.00%
Job score:
6.7/10
46. Special Effects Artists and Animators
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,790
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.4%
Automation risk:
48%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
5.6/10
47. Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,250
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.5%
Automation risk:
48%
Automation risk (voted):
54%
Job score:
4.6/10
48. Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Median Annual Wage (US):
98,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
-6.6%
Automation risk:
48%
Automation risk (voted):
47%
Job score:
4.4/10
49. Intelligence Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
83,640
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.7%
Automation risk:
47%
Automation risk (voted):
42%
Job score:
4.9/10
50. Information Security Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
102,600
Projected growth (by 2031):
34.7%
Automation risk:
47%
Automation risk (voted):
36%
Job score:
7.2/10
51. Air Traffic Controllers
Median Annual Wage (US):
129,750
Projected growth (by 2031):
0.6%
Automation risk:
47%
Automation risk (voted):
42%
Job score:
4.9/10
52. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,360
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.2%
Automation risk:
47%
Automation risk (voted):
46%
Job score:
5.6/10
53. Database Administrators
Median Annual Wage (US):
96,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.1%
Automation risk:
47%
Automation risk (voted):
51%
Job score:
5.9/10
54. Clinical Data Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,910
Projected growth (by 2031):
35.8%
Automation risk:
46%
Automation risk (voted):
59%
Job score:
7.1/10
55. Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
Median Annual Wage (US):
99,340
Projected growth (by 2031):
-16.6%
Automation risk:
45%
Automation risk (voted):
16.67%
Job score:
4.3/10
56. Purchasing Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
127,150
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.8%
Automation risk:
45%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.1/10
57. Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
94,360
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.2%
Automation risk:
44%
Automation risk (voted):
47%
Job score:
6.1/10
58. Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,410
Projected growth (by 2031):
13.8%
Automation risk:
44%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
6.6/10
59. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Median Annual Wage (US):
80,600
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.4%
Automation risk:
44%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
6.0/10
60. Industrial Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,300
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.2%
Automation risk:
44%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
7.3/10
61. Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Median Annual Wage (US):
98,220
Projected growth (by 2031):
20.8%
Automation risk:
44%
Automation risk (voted):
47%
Job score:
7.0/10
62. Administrative Services Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,170
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.7%
Automation risk:
43%
Automation risk (voted):
43%
Job score:
6.3/10
63. Dental Hygienists
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,810
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.9%
Automation risk:
43%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
6.8/10
64. Personal Financial Advisors
Median Annual Wage (US):
94,170
Projected growth (by 2031):
15.4%
Automation risk:
42%
Automation risk (voted):
42%
Job score:
6.9/10
65. Compensation and Benefits Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
127,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.5%
Automation risk:
41%
Automation risk (voted):
67%
Job score:
4.5/10
66. Ship Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
82,410
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.7%
Automation risk:
41%
Automation risk (voted):
28.72%
Job score:
5.3/10
67. Statisticians
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,570
Projected growth (by 2031):
32.7%
Automation risk:
41%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.8/10
68. Compliance Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
124,650
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
41%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.7/10
69. Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,030
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.8%
Automation risk:
40%
Automation risk (voted):
43%
Job score:
5.8/10
70. Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.1%
Automation risk:
40%
Automation risk (voted):
51%
Job score:
6.7/10
71. Web Developers
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,030
Projected growth (by 2031):
30.3%
Automation risk:
39%
Automation risk (voted):
48%
Job score:
6.6/10
72. Logisticians
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,030
Projected growth (by 2031):
27.7%
Automation risk:
39%
Automation risk (voted):
45%
Job score:
6.8/10
73. Facilities Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
97,930
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.9%
Automation risk:
39%
Automation risk (voted):
20.00%
Job score:
6.2/10
74. Gambling Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
76,910
Projected growth (by 2031):
13%
Automation risk:
39%
Automation risk (voted):
46%
Job score:
5.8/10
75. Supply Chain Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
98,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.4%
Automation risk:
38%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.7/10
76. Food Scientists and Technologists
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,340
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.7%
Automation risk:
38%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
5.9/10
77. Mechatronics Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,640
Projected growth (by 2031):
0%
Automation risk:
38%
Automation risk (voted):
22.41%
Job score:
6.8/10
78. General and Operations Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
97,970
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.7%
Automation risk:
38%
Automation risk (voted):
29.97%
Job score:
7.2/10
79. Industrial Production Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
103,150
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.5%
Automation risk:
38%
Automation risk (voted):
29.17%
Job score:
6.8/10
80. Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,580
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
38%
Automation risk (voted):
29.41%
Job score:
6.5/10
81. Climate Change Policy Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
76,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.7%
Automation risk:
37%
Automation risk (voted):
25.00%
Job score:
5.9/10
82. Web Administrators
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.1%
Automation risk:
37%
Automation risk (voted):
56%
Job score:
6.7/10
83. Database Architects
Median Annual Wage (US):
123,430
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.3%
Automation risk:
36%
Automation risk (voted):
40%
Job score:
7.1/10
84. Microbiologists
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,260
Projected growth (by 2031):
9%
Automation risk:
36%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
6.5/10
85. Quality Control Systems Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
103,150
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.5%
Automation risk:
35%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
6.8/10
86. Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Median Annual Wage (US):
81,640
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.2%
Automation risk:
35%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
5.5/10
87. Talent Directors
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,000
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.7%
Automation risk:
35%
Automation risk (voted):
8.33%
Job score:
6.4/10
88. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Median Annual Wage (US):
93,420
Projected growth (by 2031):
-5%
Automation risk:
35%
Automation risk (voted):
54%
Job score:
4.8/10
89. Pharmacists
Median Annual Wage (US):
128,570
Projected growth (by 2031):
2.4%
Automation risk:
34%
Automation risk (voted):
51%
Job score:
6.0/10
90. Radiation Therapists
Median Annual Wage (US):
82,790
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.3%
Automation risk:
34%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
6.3/10
91. Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Median Annual Wage (US):
94,840
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.1%
Automation risk:
34%
Automation risk (voted):
18.75%
Job score:
6.4/10
92. Sales Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
103,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.7%
Automation risk:
34%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
7.0/10
93. Regulatory Affairs Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
124,650
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
34%
Automation risk (voted):
40%
Job score:
6.7/10
94. Operations Research Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
82,360
Projected growth (by 2031):
23.2%
Automation risk:
33%
Automation risk (voted):
29.09%
Job score:
7.8/10
95. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
98,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.4%
Automation risk:
33%
Automation risk (voted):
48%
Job score:
6.7/10
96. Media Programming Directors
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,000
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.7%
Automation risk:
32%
Automation risk (voted):
50%
Job score:
6.4/10
97. Anesthesiologist Assistants
Median Annual Wage (US):
121,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
27.6%
Automation risk:
32%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
7.3/10
98. Political Scientists
Median Annual Wage (US):
122,510
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.2%
Automation risk:
31%
Automation risk (voted):
18.32%
Job score:
7.2/10
99. Labor Relations Specialists
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,010
Projected growth (by 2031):
-2.6%
Automation risk:
31%
Automation risk (voted):
12.50%
Job score:
5.0/10
100. Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Median Annual Wage (US):
76,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.7%
Automation risk:
31%
Automation risk (voted):
25.00%
Job score:
6.8/10
101. Biomass Power Plant Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
103,150
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.5%
Automation risk:
30%
Automation risk (voted):
50%
Job score:
6.3/10
102. Sales Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
127,490
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.1%
Automation risk:
30%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
7.1/10