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17-2072.01

Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.

1.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 3% probability of automation for this role
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11%
of jobs safer
911
jobs riskier than this
+6.2%
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.

AI-assisted RFID network design tools and digital twin platforms can now optimize tag placement, reader coverage, and frequency selection faster than human specialists working manually. Custom integration work, troubleshooting RF interference in complex environments, designing supply-chain-specific workflows, and navigating vendor ecosystems still require experienced specialists. This is a narrow, specialized field; through 2027 AI will augment rather than replace these technicians, though the total role count will remain small as IoT standards consolidate.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$127,590
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+6.2%
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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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 →