SOC 17-3029
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ42/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ64,410
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$77K
$47K โ $115K
Projected Growth
๐+1.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค65/100
High exposure
๐ก Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other face a risk score of 42/100 โ 2 points below the national average of 44. With 65/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $77K ($31K 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 42/100, Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-optimized manufacturing process design are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 64,410 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects and novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other?
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
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Automated structural and systems analysis software
Simulation and digital twin automation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
Safety-critical judgment in design review
Client communication and technical consultation
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
Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Analytical or scientific software
Geographic information system
Electronic mail software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
English Language
Physics
Computers and Electronics
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 | 74% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 67% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 71% |