SOC 17-3027
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️46/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥37,450
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$69K
$47K – $101K
Projected Growth
📈0%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖68/100
High exposure
💡 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 46/100 — 2 points above the national average of 44. With 68/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $69K ($22K 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, Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 37,450 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects and novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-optimized manufacturing process design
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Automated structural and systems analysis software
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
Client communication and technical consultation
Safety-critical judgment in design review
📊 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% |