30
/100

SOC 17-2199

Engineers, All Other

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 1.4%

Risk Score

⚠️

30/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

150,750

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$118K

$63K – $184K

Projected Growth

📈

+2.1%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

69/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Engineers, All Other face a risk score of 30/100 — 14 points below the national average of 44. With 69/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $118K ($71K 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 30/100, Engineers, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like simulation and digital twin automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 150,750 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in safety-critical judgment in design review and on-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Engineers, All Other?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

1

Simulation and digital twin automation

2

AI-assisted CAD and generative design tools

3

AI-powered research and literature review tools

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

Safety-critical judgment in design review

On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions

Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects

Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges

📊 vs National Average

Median Wage$118K
+$71K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score30/100
-14

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure69/100
+31

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth2.1%
-1.6%

National avg: 3.7%

🔄 Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Engineers20$106K70%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer29$128K77%
Mathematicians24$122K57%