SOC 17-2071
Electrical Engineers
Risk Score
⚠️34/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥188,790
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$112K
$75K – $175K
Projected Growth
📈+7.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖68/100
High exposure
💡 Electrical Engineers face a risk score of 34/100 — 10 points below the national average of 44. With 68/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $112K ($66K 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, Electrical 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 188,790 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 Electrical Engineers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-optimized manufacturing process design
Robotic inspection and testing automation
Automated structural and systems analysis software
🛡️ 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 | 78% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 29 | $128K | 70% |
| Chemical Engineers | 30 | $122K | 83% |