SOC 17-2071
Electrical Engineers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ34/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ188,790
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$112K
$75K โ $175K
Projected Growth
๐+7.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค68/100
High exposure
๐ก Electrical Engineers face a risk score of 34/100 โ 10 points below the national average of 44. With 68/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $112K ($66K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 34/100, Electrical Engineers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-optimized manufacturing process design are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 188,790 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in safety-critical judgment in design review and novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Electrical Engineers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-optimized manufacturing process design
Robotic inspection and testing automation
Automated structural and systems analysis software
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Safety-critical judgment in design review
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
Client communication and technical consultation
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
๐ป Technology Skills
Development environment software
File versioning software
Analytical or scientific software
WAN switching software and firmware
Computer aided design CAD software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Design
English Language
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 78% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 29 | $128K | 70% |
| Chemical Engineers | 30 | $122K | 83% |