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Headline risk

12%

Low Risk

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

United States AI Work Index17-3029

AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.

67.3 current · 68.3 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $77K

Median annual wage

Demand 2%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 77,390

Employment 2024

67.3K

Projected Change (2024–34)

1.5%

Openings (2024–34)

5.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 47,01025th pctl: USD 59,700Median: USD 77,39075th pctl: USD 97,760Top 10%: USD 114,630

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: Associate's degree Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityComputers and information technology

Tasks

  • 1. Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures. AI use: 0%
  • 2. 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. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordAutodesk AutoCADDassault Systemes SolidWorksFacebook

Requirements

Can telework: 39.4%License required: 20.2%Apprenticeship: <5%High school diploma: 15.4%Master's degree: 5.7%Bachelor's degree: 67.1%Associate's degree: 9.0%On-the-job training: 74.89%

Work context

E-Mail 4.7/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.7/5
E-Mail 4.6/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.6/5
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 4.6/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.5/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.1 · 385K employed

Under 25: 10% · 25–54: 69% · 55+: 21%

Related

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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