SOC 17-3023
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️59/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥92,710
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$77K
$48K – $112K
Projected Growth
📈+0.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖65/100
High exposure
💡 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 59/100 — 15 points above the national average of 44. With 65/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $77K ($31K 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 59/100, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai producing marketing and creative copy are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 92,710 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in client communication and technical consultation and cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Automated structural and systems analysis software
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Client communication and technical consultation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
Safety-critical judgment in design review
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 | 78% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 61% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 75% |