SOC 17-3025
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️46/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥12,500
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$59K
$40K – $92K
Projected Growth
📈+1.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖80/100
High exposure
💡 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 46/100 — 2 points above the national average of 44. With 80/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $59K ($13K 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 46/100, Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 12,500 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges and on-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Simulation and digital twin automation
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
Client communication and technical consultation
📊 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 | 82% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 55% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 79% |