Will AI replace electrical engineers?AI replacement risk 69% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$120,630
25th–75th pct. $92,830–$152,950
Top pay (est.)
$239,600
Top 10% $184,300
Pay in 5 years
$138,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$157,800est.
$135,700–$183,300
Outlook score
61/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
69%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.9%
11K openings / yr
Will AI replace Electrical Engineers? AI replacement risk
69%
High
Ranked #731 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Electrical Engineers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsWorking with ComputersDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersThinking CreativelyScheduling Work and Activities
Important abilities
Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.