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TOP PAID JOBS WITH LOWEST AUTOMATION RISK

Jobs with a median salary of over $75,000 and an automation risk under 50%, ranked by automation risk (lowest first).

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Occupation

Median wage (US)

Projected growth
(by 2031)

Risk

Voted
risk

Job score

1. Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,160

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.8%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

39%

Job score:

7.0/10

2. Occupational Therapists

Median Annual Wage (US):

85,570

Projected growth (by 2031):

13.9%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

18.60%

Job score:

8.7/10

3. Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

75,940

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.8%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

21.94%

Job score:

8.2/10

4. Clinical Nurse Specialists

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,600

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.2%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

23.33%

Job score:

8.1/10

5. Nurse Practitioners

Median Annual Wage (US):

120,680

Projected growth (by 2031):

45.7%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

22.50%

Job score:

9.2/10

6. Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

98,420

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.9%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

22.60%

Job score:

8.0/10

7. Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Median Annual Wage (US):

80,180

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.7%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

31%

Job score:

6.9/10

8. First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Median Annual Wage (US):

78,230

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.1%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

32%

Job score:

7.0/10

9. Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,440

Projected growth (by 2031):

21.5%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

44%

Job score:

7.5/10

10. Physician Assistants

Median Annual Wage (US):

121,530

Projected growth (by 2031):

27.6%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

32%

Job score:

8.7/10

11. Nurse Midwives

Median Annual Wage (US):

112,830

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.5%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

26.19%

Job score:

8.0/10

12. First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Median Annual Wage (US):

99,330

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.8%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

17.76%

Job score:

7.6/10

13. Neuropsychologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

102,900

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.8%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

22.37%

Job score:

7.4/10

14. Clinical Neuropsychologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

102,900

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.8%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

15.28%

Job score:

7.4/10

15. Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

97,410

Projected growth (by 2031):

9.8%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

22.96%

Job score:

8.1/10

16. Emergency Management Directors

Median Annual Wage (US):

76,730

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.5%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

21.05%

Job score:

6.8/10

17. Orthotists and Prosthetists

Median Annual Wage (US):

75,440

Projected growth (by 2031):

16.8%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

34%

Job score:

7.5/10

18. Critical Care Nurses

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,600

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.2%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

25.00%

Job score:

8.1/10

19. Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,600

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.2%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

21.88%

Job score:

7.2/10

20. Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

97,340

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.3%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

42%

Job score:

6.8/10

21. Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,860

Projected growth (by 2031):

9.6%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

32%

Job score:

7.8/10

22. Security Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

97,930

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.9%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

29.41%

Job score:

7.8/10

23. Physicists

Median Annual Wage (US):

152,430

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.2%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

16.93%

Job score:

8.3/10

24. Prosthodontists

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,950

Projected growth (by 2031):

5.1%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

49%

Job score:

6.3/10

25. Civil Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

88,050

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.9%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

34%

Job score:

7.8/10

26. Physical Therapists

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,620

Projected growth (by 2031):

16.9%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

19.15%

Job score:

9.0/10

27. Dentists, General

Median Annual Wage (US):

160,370

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.1%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

33%

Job score:

8.0/10

28. Chief Executives

Median Annual Wage (US):

179,520

Projected growth (by 2031):

-7.3%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

21.88%

Job score:

7.4/10

29. Transportation Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

88,050

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.9%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

27.08%

Job score:

8.2/10

30. Urban and Regional Planners

Median Annual Wage (US):

78,500

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.8%

Automation risk:

Automation risk (voted):

18.83%

Job score:

7.4/10

31. Biochemists and Biophysicists

Median Annual Wage (US):

102,270

Projected growth (by 2031):

15.3%

Automation risk:

0.45%

Automation risk (voted):

33%

Job score:

8.0/10

32. 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

33. Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

99,040

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.5%

Automation risk:

1.30%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

6.4/10

34. General Internal Medicine Physicians

Median Annual Wage (US):

201,590

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

1.44%

Automation risk (voted):

30%

Job score:

7.5/10

35. Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Median Annual Wage (US):

93,370

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.4%

Automation risk:

1.84%

Automation risk (voted):

25.00%

Job score:

7.1/10

36. Environmental Restoration Planners

Median Annual Wage (US):

76,530

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.7%

Automation risk:

2.36%

Automation risk (voted):

28.13%

Job score:

6.6/10

37. Nurse Anesthetists

Median Annual Wage (US):

195,610

Projected growth (by 2031):

11.8%

Automation risk:

2.43%

Automation risk (voted):

29.17%

Job score:

8.5/10

38. Water/Wastewater Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

88,050

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.9%

Automation risk:

2.66%

Automation risk (voted):

16.67%

Job score:

7.3/10

39. Chief Sustainability Officers

Median Annual Wage (US):

179,520

Projected growth (by 2031):

-7.3%

Automation risk:

2.98%

Automation risk (voted):

42%

Job score:

6.3/10

40. Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,910

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.3%

Automation risk:

3.24%

Automation risk (voted):

28.57%

Job score:

6.8/10

41. Construction Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

98,890

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.6%

Automation risk:

4.05%

Automation risk (voted):

21.24%

Job score:

8.7/10

42. Water Resource Specialists

Median Annual Wage (US):

137,900

Projected growth (by 2031):

5.9%

Automation risk:

4.39%

Automation risk (voted):

100%

Job score:

7.0/10

43. Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

105,310

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.8%

Automation risk:

4.41%

Automation risk (voted):

23.60%

Job score:

7.0/10

44. Biologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

82,530

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.8%

Automation risk:

4.55%

Automation risk (voted):

24.58%

Job score:

7.2/10

45. Pediatricians, General

Median Annual Wage (US):

170,480

Projected growth (by 2031):

1.1%

Automation risk:

5.16%

Automation risk (voted):

20.34%

Job score:

7.3/10

46. Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

102,720

Projected growth (by 2031):

24.1%

Automation risk:

5.32%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

7.9/10

47. Hydrologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

84,030

Projected growth (by 2031):

-0.4%

Automation risk:

5.98%

Automation risk (voted):

24.26%

Job score:

6.3/10

48. Chemical Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

105,550

Projected growth (by 2031):

13.9%

Automation risk:

5.98%

Automation risk (voted):

26.35%

Job score:

8.2/10

49. Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

98,070

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.2%

Automation risk:

6.20%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

6.4/10

50. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

82,510

Projected growth (by 2031):

9.9%

Automation risk:

6.73%

Automation risk (voted):

14.70%

Job score:

8.4/10

51. Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Median Annual Wage (US):

134,750

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

6.84%

Automation risk (voted):

21.15%

Job score:

7.6/10

52. Robotics Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

7.01%

Automation risk (voted):

24.01%

Job score:

7.2/10

53. Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

81,980

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.7%

Automation risk:

7.11%

Automation risk (voted):

35%

Job score:

6.5/10

54. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,560

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.5%

Automation risk:

7.31%

Automation risk (voted):

21.43%

Job score:

7.3/10

55. Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

81,440

Projected growth (by 2031):

12.4%

Automation risk:

7.35%

Automation risk (voted):

35%

Job score:

7.6/10

56. Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

10.2%

Automation risk:

7.40%

Automation risk (voted):

46%

Job score:

7.6/10

57. Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

82,330

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.3%

Automation risk:

7.61%

Automation risk (voted):

42%

Job score:

6.5/10

58. 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

59. 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):

35%

Job score:

6.6/10

60. Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

8.12%

Automation risk (voted):

42%

Job score:

6.3/10

61. Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

93,070

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.9%

Automation risk:

8.21%

Automation risk (voted):

37%

Job score:

6.8/10

62. Speech-Language Pathologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

79,060

Projected growth (by 2031):

21.3%

Automation risk:

8.31%

Automation risk (voted):

18.52%

Job score:

8.6/10

63. 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

64. Naturopathic Physicians

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

8.75%

Automation risk (voted):

47%

Job score:

5.7/10

65. Acute Care Nurses

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,600

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.2%

Automation risk:

8.88%

Automation risk (voted):

8.33%

Job score:

7.0/10

66. Nanosystems Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

9.20%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

6.3/10

67. Astronomers

Median Annual Wage (US):

128,160

Projected growth (by 2031):

5.6%

Automation risk:

9.63%

Automation risk (voted):

27.69%

Job score:

7.2/10

68. Registered Nurses

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,600

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.2%

Automation risk:

10.07%

Automation risk (voted):

21.97%

Job score:

8.1/10

69. Veterinarians

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,370

Projected growth (by 2031):

19.4%

Automation risk:

10.34%

Automation risk (voted):

23.54%

Job score:

8.6/10

70. Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,560

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.3%

Automation risk:

10.34%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

6.4/10

71. 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:

7.2/10

72. Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

104,940

Projected growth (by 2031):

13.3%

Automation risk:

10.70%

Automation risk (voted):

52%

Job score:

7.1/10

73. Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Median Annual Wage (US):

85,570

Projected growth (by 2031):

13.9%

Automation risk:

10.86%

Automation risk (voted):

12.50%

Job score:

7.4/10

74. Training and Development Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

120,130

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.5%

Automation risk:

10.96%

Automation risk (voted):

32%

Job score:

7.6/10

75. Health Informatics Specialists

Median Annual Wage (US):

99,270

Projected growth (by 2031):

9.4%

Automation risk:

11.10%

Automation risk (voted):

61%

Job score:

7.4/10

76. Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

11.25%

Automation risk (voted):

46%

Job score:

6.3/10

77. Audiologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

78,950

Projected growth (by 2031):

10.4%

Automation risk:

11.27%

Automation risk (voted):

75%

Job score:

5.7/10

78. Podiatrists

Median Annual Wage (US):

145,840

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

11.80%

Automation risk (voted):

34%

Job score:

6.4/10

79. Loss Prevention Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

124,650

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

11.94%

Automation risk (voted):

25.00%

Job score:

7.2/10

80. Wind Energy Operations Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

124,650

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

12.82%

Automation risk (voted):

25.00%

Job score:

7.2/10

81. Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Median Annual Wage (US):

83,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

-0.7%

Automation risk:

12.97%

Automation risk (voted):

30%

Job score:

6.4/10

82. Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

78,910

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.5%

Automation risk:

13.14%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

6.4/10

83. Transportation Planners

Median Annual Wage (US):

84,430

Projected growth (by 2031):

1.6%

Automation risk:

13.14%

Automation risk (voted):

32%

Job score:

6.5/10

84. Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

124,650

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

13.16%

Automation risk (voted):

38%

Job score:

7.4/10

85. Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

82,530

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.8%

Automation risk:

13.24%

Automation risk (voted):

22.66%

Job score:

7.2/10

86. Fashion Designers

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,450

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.5%

Automation risk:

13.32%

Automation risk (voted):

29.69%

Job score:

6.3/10

87. Automotive Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.2%

Automation risk:

13.48%

Automation risk (voted):

31%

Job score:

7.1/10

88. Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

79,410

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.7%

Automation risk:

13.56%

Automation risk (voted):

56%

Job score:

6.5/10

89. Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

81,440

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.6%

Automation risk:

13.68%

Automation risk (voted):

63%

Job score:

6.5/10

90. 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

91. Epidemiologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

78,830

Projected growth (by 2031):

25.8%

Automation risk:

13.78%

Automation risk (voted):

28.81%

Job score:

7.5/10

92. Human Resources Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

126,230

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.3%

Automation risk:

13.83%

Automation risk (voted):

33%

Job score:

7.9/10

93. Materials Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

98,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.1%

Automation risk:

14.85%

Automation risk (voted):

23.75%

Job score:

7.4/10

94. Nuclear Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

120,380

Projected growth (by 2031):

-11.1%

Automation risk:

15.01%

Automation risk (voted):

21.98%

Job score:

6.2/10

95. Manufacturing Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

10.2%

Automation risk:

15.15%

Automation risk (voted):

30%

Job score:

8.0/10

96. 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

97. Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,910

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.2%

Automation risk:

16.59%

Automation risk (voted):

54%

Job score:

6.0/10

98. Athletes and Sports Competitors

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

35.7%

Automation risk:

16.69%

Automation risk (voted):

13.19%

Job score:

7.7/10

99. Bioinformatics Scientists

Median Annual Wage (US):

82,530

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.8%

Automation risk:

17.09%

Automation risk (voted):

35%

Job score:

6.5/10

100. Marketing Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

135,030

Projected growth (by 2031):

9.9%

Automation risk:

17.57%

Automation risk (voted):

39%

Job score:

7.8/10

101. Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median Annual Wage (US):

131,490

Projected growth (by 2031):

21.3%

Automation risk:

17.67%

Automation risk (voted):

24.76%

Job score:

8.2/10

102. Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,270

Projected growth (by 2031):

10.1%

Automation risk:

17.74%

Automation risk (voted):

34%

Job score:

7.8/10

103. Hydroelectric Production Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

103,150

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.5%

Automation risk:

17.75%

Automation risk (voted):

Job score:

6.5/10

104. Geneticists

Median Annual Wage (US):

82,530

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.8%

Automation risk:

18.20%

Automation risk (voted):

25.00%

Job score:

6.9/10

105. 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

106. Aerospace Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

122,270

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.3%

Automation risk:

18.69%

Automation risk (voted):

21.48%

Job score:

7.9/10

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. Computer Hardware Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

128,170

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.8%

Automation risk:

18.86%

Automation risk (voted):

26.90%

Job score:

7.5/10

109. Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Median Annual Wage (US):

83,680

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

19.06%

Automation risk (voted):

35%

Job score:

6.6/10

110. Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,100

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.6%

Automation risk:

19.33%

Automation risk (voted):

Job score:

6.1/10

111. 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

112. Fundraising Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,810

Projected growth (by 2031):

9.7%

Automation risk:

19.77%

Automation risk (voted):

22.22%

Job score:

7.0/10

113. Public Relations Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

125,780

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.6%

Automation risk:

19.77%

Automation risk (voted):

31%

Job score:

7.7/10

114. School Psychologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

78,780

Projected growth (by 2031):

5.5%

Automation risk:

19.85%

Automation risk (voted):

21.88%

Job score:

7.2/10

115. Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Median Annual Wage (US):

97,860

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.9%

Automation risk:

19.85%

Automation risk (voted):

21.81%

Job score:

6.8/10

116. Geothermal Production Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

103,150

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.5%

Automation risk:

20.14%

Automation risk (voted):

25.00%

Job score:

6.5/10

117. Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

96,910

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.4%

Automation risk:

20.22%

Automation risk (voted):

27.92%

Job score:

7.9/10

118. Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,980

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.6%

Automation risk:

20.27%

Automation risk (voted):

30%

Job score:

6.2/10

119. Video Game Designers

Median Annual Wage (US):

79,890

Projected growth (by 2031):

16.3%

Automation risk:

20.51%

Automation risk (voted):

26.16%

Job score:

7.9/10

120. Natural Sciences Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

137,900

Projected growth (by 2031):

5.9%

Automation risk:

20.74%

Automation risk (voted):

38%

Job score:

6.8/10

121. Family Medicine Physicians

Median Annual Wage (US):

207,380

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.3%

Automation risk:

20.79%

Automation risk (voted):

33%

Job score:

6.9/10

122. Mathematicians

Median Annual Wage (US):

108,100

Projected growth (by 2031):

-0.1%

Automation risk:

20.83%

Automation risk (voted):

27.55%

Job score:

6.3/10

123. Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Median Annual Wage (US):

148,030

Projected growth (by 2031):

-0.6%

Automation risk:

21.22%

Automation risk (voted):

28.09%

Job score:

6.4/10

124. Mechanical Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.2%

Automation risk:

21.35%

Automation risk (voted):

30%

Job score:

6.9/10

125. Materials Scientists

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,090

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

22.22%

Automation risk (voted):

28.02%

Job score:

6.8/10

126. Lawyers

Median Annual Wage (US):

127,990

Projected growth (by 2031):

9.6%

Automation risk:

22.23%

Automation risk (voted):

35%

Job score:

8.1/10

127. Sociologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

92,910

Projected growth (by 2031):

5.4%

Automation risk:

22.35%

Automation risk (voted):

19.58%

Job score:

7.0/10

128. Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,610

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.6%

Automation risk:

22.97%

Automation risk (voted):

18.87%

Job score:

7.4/10

129. History Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

78,130

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.4%

Automation risk:

22.97%

Automation risk (voted):

32%

Job score:

6.9/10

130. Orthoptists

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

22.99%

Automation risk (voted):

58%

Job score:

5.5/10

131. Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,310

Projected growth (by 2031):

17.4%

Automation risk:

23.20%

Automation risk (voted):

27.53%

Job score:

8.2/10

132. Aviation Inspectors

Median Annual Wage (US):

79,770

Projected growth (by 2031):

1.8%

Automation risk:

23.76%

Automation risk (voted):

38%

Job score:

5.2/10

133. Industrial Ecologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

76,530

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.7%

Automation risk:

23.83%

Automation risk (voted):

25.00%

Job score:

6.1/10

134. Wind Energy Development Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

124,650

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

24.39%

Automation risk (voted):

31%

Job score:

7.2/10

135. Photonics Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

24.49%

Automation risk (voted):

30%

Job score:

6.1/10

136. Geographers

Median Annual Wage (US):

85,220

Projected growth (by 2031):

-0.2%

Automation risk:

24.72%

Automation risk (voted):

40%

Job score:

5.4/10

137. Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

Median Annual Wage (US):

80,850

Projected growth (by 2031):

-15.5%

Automation risk:

24.85%

Automation risk (voted):

75%

Job score:

4.8/10

138. Advertising and Promotions Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

127,150

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.1%

Automation risk:

25.12%

Automation risk (voted):

37%

Job score:

6.8/10

139. Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

81,980

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.4%

Automation risk:

25.73%

Automation risk (voted):

33%

Job score:

6.5/10

140. Producers and Directors

Median Annual Wage (US):

79,000

Projected growth (by 2031):

7.7%

Automation risk:

25.73%

Automation risk (voted):

20.35%

Job score:

7.8/10

141. Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Median Annual Wage (US):

120,520

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.3%

Automation risk:

26.24%

Automation risk (voted):

44%

Job score:

6.5/10

142. Computer Network Architects

Median Annual Wage (US):

120,520

Projected growth (by 2031):

4.3%

Automation risk:

26.25%

Automation risk (voted):

35%

Job score:

6.8/10

143. Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

123,470

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.9%

Automation risk:

26.32%

Automation risk (voted):

38%

Job score:

6.5/10

144. Optometrists

Median Annual Wage (US):

124,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

9.6%

Automation risk:

26.45%

Automation risk (voted):

48%

Job score:

6.7/10

145. Logistics Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,030

Projected growth (by 2031):

27.7%

Automation risk:

26.47%

Automation risk (voted):

25.00%

Job score:

7.0/10

146. Fuel Cell Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,300

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.2%

Automation risk:

26.77%

Automation risk (voted):

100%

Job score:

6.0/10

147. Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Median Annual Wage (US):

78,310

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.2%

Automation risk:

27.07%

Automation risk (voted):

22.28%

Job score:

6.7/10

148. Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

104,100

Projected growth (by 2031):

0.4%

Automation risk:

27.20%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

5.4/10

149. Genetic Counselors

Median Annual Wage (US):

80,150

Projected growth (by 2031):

18.2%

Automation risk:

27.31%

Automation risk (voted):

29.55%

Job score:

7.0/10

150. Biostatisticians

Median Annual Wage (US):

95,570

Projected growth (by 2031):

32.7%

Automation risk:

27.47%

Automation risk (voted):

41%

Job score:

7.0/10

151. Microsystems Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

27.51%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

5.9/10

152. 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):

34%

Job score:

5.5/10

153. Electrical Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,420

Projected growth (by 2031):

1.6%

Automation risk:

27.60%

Automation risk (voted):

25.97%

Job score:

6.8/10

154. Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Median Annual Wage (US):

104,820

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

27.88%

Automation risk (voted):

28.87%

Job score:

7.4/10

155. Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

152,350

Projected growth (by 2031):

2.3%

Automation risk:

28.24%

Automation risk (voted):

38%

Job score:

6.1/10

156. Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

79,630

Projected growth (by 2031):

6.6%

Automation risk:

28.37%

Automation risk (voted):

Job score:

5.6/10

157. Petroleum Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

130,850

Projected growth (by 2031):

8.3%

Automation risk:

28.62%

Automation risk (voted):

30%

Job score:

7.3/10

158. Wind Energy Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

28.84%

Automation risk (voted):

12.50%

Job score:

5.9/10

159. Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

Median Annual Wage (US):

104,820

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

29.14%

Automation risk (voted):

Job score:

6.7/10

160. Computer and Information Systems Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

159,010

Projected growth (by 2031):

16.2%

Automation risk:

29.40%

Automation risk (voted):

29.72%

Job score:

8.4/10

161. Commercial and Industrial Designers

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,030

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.2%

Automation risk:

29.93%

Automation risk (voted):

26.44%

Job score:

6.1/10

162. Biofuels Production Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

103,150

Projected growth (by 2031):

3.5%

Automation risk:

29.97%

Automation risk (voted):

50%

Job score:

6.3/10

163. 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

164. 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

165. 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

166. 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

167. 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

168. 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

169. 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

170. 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

171. 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

172. Regulatory Affairs Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

124,650

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

34%

Automation risk (voted):

40%

Job score:

6.7/10

173. 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

174. 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

175. 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

176. 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

177. 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

178. 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

179. 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

180. 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

181. Microbiologists

Median Annual Wage (US):

79,260

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

36%

Automation risk (voted):

32%

Job score:

6.5/10

182. 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

183. 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

184. 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

185. Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Annual Wage (US):

77,580

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

38%

Automation risk (voted):

29.41%

Job score:

6.5/10

186. 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

187. 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

188. Mechatronics Engineers

Median Annual Wage (US):

100,640

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

38%

Automation risk (voted):

22.41%

Job score:

6.8/10

189. 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

190. 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

191. 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

192. 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

193. 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

194. 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

195. 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

196. 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

197. Compliance Managers

Median Annual Wage (US):

124,650

Projected growth (by 2031):

Automation risk:

41%

Automation risk (voted):

39%

Job score:

6.7/10

198. 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

199. 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

200. 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

201. 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

202. 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

203. 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

204. 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

205. 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

206. 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

207. 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

208. 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

209. 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

210. 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

211. 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

212. 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

213. 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

214. 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

215. 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

216. 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

217. 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

218. 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

219. 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

220. 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

221. 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

222. 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

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