SOC 17-3019
Drafters, All Other
Risk Score
⚠️54/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥16,010
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$62K
$42K – $97K
Projected Growth
📈-6.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Drafters, All Other face a risk score of 54/100 — 10 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 $62K ($16K 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 54/100, Drafters, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-optimized manufacturing process design are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 16,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in safety-critical judgment in design review and client communication and technical consultation to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Drafters, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-optimized manufacturing process design
Automated structural and systems analysis software
Robotic inspection and testing automation
Simulation and digital twin automation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Safety-critical judgment in design review
Client communication and technical consultation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
📊 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 | 83% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 51% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 80% |