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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. 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
2. 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
3. Audiologists
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,950
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.4%
Automation risk:
11.27%
Automation risk (voted):
76%
Job score:
5.7/10
4. 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
5. 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
6. Gas Plant Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,850
Projected growth (by 2031):
-9%
Automation risk:
63%
Automation risk (voted):
71%
Job score:
3.1/10
7. Insurance Underwriters
Median Annual Wage (US):
76,390
Projected growth (by 2031):
-4.5%
Automation risk:
82%
Automation risk (voted):
69%
Job score:
3.3/10
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
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. 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
13. Data Warehousing Specialists
Median Annual Wage (US):
123,430
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.3%
Automation risk:
62%
Automation risk (voted):
59%
Job score:
5.8/10
14. Logistics Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,030
Projected growth (by 2031):
27.7%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
57%
Job score:
6.1/10
15. Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
104,260
Projected growth (by 2031):
-26.8%
Automation risk:
73%
Automation risk (voted):
57%
Job score:
3.4/10
16. Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,910
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.2%
Automation risk:
16.59%
Automation risk (voted):
57%
Job score:
5.8/10
17. 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
18. 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
19. Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
104,940
Projected growth (by 2031):
13.3%
Automation risk:
10.70%
Automation risk (voted):
53%
Job score:
7.1/10
20. Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.1%
Automation risk:
40%
Automation risk (voted):
53%
Job score:
6.7/10
21. 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
22. Locomotive Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,740
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.7%
Automation risk:
79%
Automation risk (voted):
52%
Job score:
4.7/10
23. 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
24. 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
25. Technical Writers
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,060
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.5%
Automation risk:
79%
Automation risk (voted):
50%
Job score:
4.7/10
26. Database Administrators
Median Annual Wage (US):
96,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.1%
Automation risk:
47%
Automation risk (voted):
49%
Job score:
5.9/10
27. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
98,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.4%
Automation risk:
33%
Automation risk (voted):
47%
Job score:
6.7/10
28. Optometrists
Median Annual Wage (US):
124,300
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.6%
Automation risk:
26.45%
Automation risk (voted):
47%
Job score:
6.9/10
29. Naturopathic Physicians
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,300
Projected growth (by 2031):
0%
Automation risk:
8.75%
Automation risk (voted):
47%
Job score:
5.7/10
30. 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
31. Financial and Investment Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
91,580
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.6%
Automation risk:
79%
Automation risk (voted):
47%
Job score:
6.0/10
32. Business Intelligence Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,910
Projected growth (by 2031):
35.8%
Automation risk:
69%
Automation risk (voted):
46%
Job score:
6.4/10
33. Prosthodontists
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,950
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.1%
Automation risk:
0%
Automation risk (voted):
46%
Job score:
6.5/10
34. 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
35. Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Median Annual Wage (US):
120,520
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.3%
Automation risk:
26.24%
Automation risk (voted):
45%
Job score:
6.5/10
36. Web Developers
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,030
Projected growth (by 2031):
30.3%
Automation risk:
39%
Automation risk (voted):
45%
Job score:
6.6/10
37. 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
38. Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Median Annual Wage (US):
98,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
-6.6%
Automation risk:
48%
Automation risk (voted):
43%
Job score:
4.4/10
39. Commercial Pilots
Median Annual Wage (US):
99,640
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.1%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
43%
Job score:
5.4/10
40. Compliance Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
124,650
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
41%
Automation risk (voted):
43%
Job score:
6.5/10
41. Power Plant Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
80,850
Projected growth (by 2031):
-15.5%
Automation risk:
74%
Automation risk (voted):
43%
Job score:
3.7/10
42. 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
43. Personal Financial Advisors
Median Annual Wage (US):
94,170
Projected growth (by 2031):
15.4%
Automation risk:
42%
Automation risk (voted):
41%
Job score:
6.9/10
44. Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
93,070
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.9%
Automation risk:
8.21%
Automation risk (voted):
41%
Job score:
6.8/10
45. Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,030
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.8%
Automation risk:
40%
Automation risk (voted):
41%
Job score:
6.0/10
46. Intelligence Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
83,640
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.7%
Automation risk:
47%
Automation risk (voted):
41%
Job score:
5.1/10
47. Geographers
Median Annual Wage (US):
85,220
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.2%
Automation risk:
24.72%
Automation risk (voted):
41%
Job score:
5.4/10
48. Administrative Services Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,170
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.7%
Automation risk:
43%
Automation risk (voted):
40%
Job score:
6.5/10
49. Manufacturing Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,300
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.2%
Automation risk:
15.15%
Automation risk (voted):
40%
Job score:
7.6/10
50. Treasurers and Controllers
Median Annual Wage (US):
131,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
16.8%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
40%
Job score:
7.4/10
51. Purchasing Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
127,150
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.8%
Automation risk:
45%
Automation risk (voted):
40%
Job score:
6.1/10
52. Computer Programmers
Median Annual Wage (US):
93,000
Projected growth (by 2031):
-10.2%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
5.0/10
53. Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
202,180
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
65%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.4/10
54. Agricultural Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
82,640
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.5%
Automation risk:
7.94%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
5.6/10
55. Natural Sciences Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
137,900
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.9%
Automation risk:
20.74%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.8/10
56. Radiation Therapists
Median Annual Wage (US):
82,790
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.3%
Automation risk:
34%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.3/10
57. 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
58. 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
59. Financial Examiners
Median Annual Wage (US):
81,410
Projected growth (by 2031):
21%
Automation risk:
65%
Automation risk (voted):
39%
Job score:
6.1/10
60. 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
61. 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
62. Marketing Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
135,030
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.9%
Automation risk:
17.57%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
7.8/10
63. Advertising and Promotions Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
127,150
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.1%
Automation risk:
25.12%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
6.8/10
64. Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Median Annual Wage (US):
94,570
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.6%
Automation risk:
19.55%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
5.9/10
65. Database Architects
Median Annual Wage (US):
123,430
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.3%
Automation risk:
36%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
7.1/10
66. Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Median Annual Wage (US):
99,040
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.5%
Automation risk:
8.00%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
6.4/10
67. Investment Fund Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
131,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
16.8%
Automation risk:
64%
Automation risk (voted):
37%
Job score:
7.2/10
68. Supply Chain Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
98,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.4%
Automation risk:
38%
Automation risk (voted):
36%
Job score:
6.7/10
69. 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):
36%
Job score:
4.9/10
70. Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
81,440
Projected growth (by 2031):
12.4%
Automation risk:
7.35%
Automation risk (voted):
36%
Job score:
7.4/10
71. 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
72. Information Security Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
102,600
Projected growth (by 2031):
34.7%
Automation risk:
47%
Automation risk (voted):
36%
Job score:
7.4/10
73. Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
97,090
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.9%
Automation risk:
27.57%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
5.5/10
74. Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Median Annual Wage (US):
83,680
Projected growth (by 2031):
5%
Automation risk:
19.06%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
6.6/10
75. Actuaries
Median Annual Wage (US):
105,900
Projected growth (by 2031):
20.8%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
7.0/10
76. Financial Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
131,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
16.8%
Automation risk:
65%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
7.4/10
77. Family Medicine Physicians
Median Annual Wage (US):
207,380
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.3%
Automation risk:
20.79%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
6.9/10
78. Biochemists and Biophysicists
Median Annual Wage (US):
102,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
15.3%
Automation risk:
0.45%
Automation risk (voted):
35%
Job score:
8.0/10
79. Orthotists and Prosthetists
Median Annual Wage (US):
75,440
Projected growth (by 2031):
16.8%
Automation risk:
0%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
7.5/10
80. Sales Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
127,490
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.1%
Automation risk:
30%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
7.1/10
81. 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
82. Human Resources Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
126,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.3%
Automation risk:
13.83%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
7.9/10
83. Lawyers
Median Annual Wage (US):
127,990
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.6%
Automation risk:
22.23%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
8.1/10
84. Civil Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
88,050
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.9%
Automation risk:
0%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
7.8/10
85. Public Relations Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
125,780
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.6%
Automation risk:
19.77%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
7.5/10
86. Automotive Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,300
Projected growth (by 2031):
2.2%
Automation risk:
13.48%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
6.9/10
87. 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):
33%
Job score:
6.4/10
88. Physician Assistants
Median Annual Wage (US):
121,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
27.6%
Automation risk:
0%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
8.5/10
89. Medical and Health Services Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
101,340
Projected growth (by 2031):
28.3%
Automation risk:
15.89%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
8.2/10
90. Management Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
93,000
Projected growth (by 2031):
11.4%
Automation risk:
18.69%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
7.9/10
91. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Median Annual Wage (US):
80,600
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.4%
Automation risk:
44%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
6.0/10
92. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,740
Projected growth (by 2031):
14.7%
Automation risk:
48%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
6.6/10
93. Computer Network Architects
Median Annual Wage (US):
120,520
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.3%
Automation risk:
26.25%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
6.8/10
94. Dentists, General
Median Annual Wage (US):
160,370
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.1%
Automation risk:
0%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
8.0/10
95. First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.1%
Automation risk:
0%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
6.8/10
96. Quality Control Systems Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
103,150
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.5%
Automation risk:
35%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
6.8/10
97. Podiatrists
Median Annual Wage (US):
145,840
Projected growth (by 2031):
2%
Automation risk:
11.80%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
6.4/10
98. 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
99. Nurse Anesthetists
Median Annual Wage (US):
195,610
Projected growth (by 2031):
11.8%
Automation risk:
2.43%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
8.3/10
100. English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
75,930
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.3%
Automation risk:
10.38%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
7.0/10
101. Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.1%
Automation risk:
17.74%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
7.8/10
102. Microbiologists
Median Annual Wage (US):
79,260
Projected growth (by 2031):
9%
Automation risk:
36%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
6.5/10
103. Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
152,350
Projected growth (by 2031):
2.3%
Automation risk:
8.48%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
7.2/10
104. Bioinformatics Scientists
Median Annual Wage (US):
82,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.8%
Automation risk:
17.09%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
6.7/10
105. Sales Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
103,710
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.7%
Automation risk:
34%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
7.0/10
106. Petroleum Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
130,850
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.3%
Automation risk:
28.62%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
7.3/10
107. Information Technology Project Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
95,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.1%
Automation risk:
18.72%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
8.0/10
108. Environmental Engineers
Median Annual Wage (US):
96,820
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.2%
Automation risk:
0.66%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
7.2/10
109. Computer Systems Analysts
Median Annual Wage (US):
99,270
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.4%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
7.2/10
110. 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
111. Special Effects Artists and Animators
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,790
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.4%
Automation risk:
48%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
5.8/10
112. Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Median Annual Wage (US):
77,860
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.6%
Automation risk:
0%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
7.8/10
113. Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Median Annual Wage (US):
78,760
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.7%
Automation risk:
52%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
5.1/10
114. Training and Development Managers
Median Annual Wage (US):
120,130
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.5%
Automation risk:
10.96%
Automation risk (voted):
30%
Job score:
7.8/10
115. Art Directors
Median Annual Wage (US):
100,890
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.8%
Automation risk:
13.71%
Automation risk (voted):
30%
Job score:
7.2/10
116. Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Median Annual Wage (US):
104,820
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
27.88%
Automation risk (voted):
30%
Job score:
7.4/10