43-2099.00

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.

Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 56% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role

paper →

56%

of jobs safer

445

jobs riskier than this

+2.5%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Communications Equipment Operators in non-standard roles—telephone operators, answering service operators—have already experienced deep automation through IVR systems, and AI-powered conversational agents (Google Contact Center AI, Amazon Connect) are now handling the complex live-transfer and message-taking tasks that previously required human operators. This is one of the most advanced automation stories in clerical work. Through 2027, residual human operator demand exists only for high-touch overflow, TTY/accessibility services, and emergency answering contexts.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$49,910

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+2.5%

As fast as average

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

5.5

5.8

6.1

6.7

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

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%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Communications Equipment Operators, All Other, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

ChoreographersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.5/10·-4.0 pts safer

Forensic Science TechniciansMuch faster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-3.9 pts safer

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceFaster than average

Human-Centric·Risk: 1.6/10·-3.9 pts safer

Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansFaster than average

Human-Centric·Risk: 1.7/10·-3.8 pts safer

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Moderate Risk

55% 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 →