SOC 17-3000
Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️34/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥623,870
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$66K
$44K – $104K
Projected Growth
📈+1.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians face a risk score of 34/100 — 10 points below 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 $66K ($20K 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 34/100, Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-assisted cad and generative design tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 623,870 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges and client communication and technical consultation to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted CAD and generative design tools
AI-optimized manufacturing process design
Robotic inspection and testing automation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
Client communication and technical consultation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
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 | 73% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 51% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 70% |