SOC 53-6041
Traffic Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️62/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥7,580
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$58K
$38K – $86K
Projected Growth
📈+3.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖65/100
High exposure
💡 Traffic Technicians face a risk score of 62/100 — 18 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 $58K ($12K 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 62/100, Traffic 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 7,580 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo and emergency situation response and quick decision-making to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Traffic 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 coding assistants reducing developer demand
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection needs
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
Navigating complex urban environments with obstacles
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 74% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 81% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 77% |