SOC 17-2021
Agricultural Engineers
Risk Score
⚠️47/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥1,680
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$85K
$43K – $133K
Projected Growth
📈+5.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Agricultural Engineers face a risk score of 47/100 — 3 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $85K ($38K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 47/100, Agricultural Engineers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-optimized manufacturing process design are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,680 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in safety-critical judgment in design review and novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Agricultural Engineers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-optimized manufacturing process design
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Simulation and digital twin automation
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Safety-critical judgment in design review
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
Client communication and technical consultation
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 84% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 57% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 81% |