17-3029.00

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

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

3.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 30% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 24% probability of automation for this role
paper →
30%
of jobs safer
711
jobs riskier than this
+1.5%
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.

Engineering technologists in catch-all specialties face variable AI impact depending on their specific domain, but generally see AI tools automating data collection, testing protocol execution, and report generation. Physical testing, equipment calibration, and client-facing technical support remain human-intensive. By 2027, technologists who can operate alongside AI diagnostic and monitoring systems will be valued, while purely data-entry and report-compilation functions contract.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$77,390
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.5%
Little or no change
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

3.5
3.8
4.1
4.7
Today
5 Years
10 Years
20 Years

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 (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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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 →