17-2071.00

Electrical Engineers

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

2.3OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 18% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 10% probability of automation for this role
paper →
18%
of jobs safer
840
jobs riskier than this
+7.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Electrical engineers benefit from AI-assisted EDA tools like Cadence's AI-enhanced Virtuoso and Synopsys DSO.ai that automate chip layout optimization, power analysis, and design rule checking. System architecture decisions, safety and EMC compliance strategy, and cross-disciplinary integration work remain human. The 2025-2027 outlook is positive, driven by AI chip demand, EV electrification, and grid modernization—AI tools raise individual engineer productivity rather than reducing headcount.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$111,910
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+7.2%
Faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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23% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →