SOC 43-2000
Communications Equipment Operators
Risk Score
⚠️57/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥41,070
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$39K
$30K – $62K
Projected Growth
📈-25.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Communications Equipment Operators face a risk score of 57/100 — 13 points above the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $39K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 57/100, Communications Equipment Operators faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic process automation of data entry workflows are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 41,070 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions and coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Communications Equipment Operators?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic process automation of data entry workflows
AI scheduling and calendar management assistants
Smart form extraction replacing manual data processing
Automated invoice and expense processing
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
Coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
Building trust-based relationships with executives
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 83% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 57% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 52% |