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Will AI replace environmental engineering technologists and technicians?AI replacement risk 52% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$59,920
25th–75th pct. $48,200–$75,960
Top pay (est.)
$125,700
Top 10% $96,660
Pay in 5 years
$69,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$79,700est.
$68,600–$92,500
Outlook score
52/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
52%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.1%
1,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians? AI replacement risk

52%
Moderate
Ranked #546 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

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 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Learning
3.9
Writing
3.9
Science
3.8
Mathematics
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mathematics
4.6
Engineering and Technology
4.3
Mechanical
4.3
Chemistry
4.1
English Language
3.8
Biology
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.7
Education and Training
3.7

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProcessing InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsDocumenting/Recording InformationUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten Expression

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
67%
High school diploma
11%
Post-secondary certificate
8%
Some college
7%
Post-bachelor's certificate
5%
Associate's degree
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
22%
1–2 years
16%
1–3 months
16%
3–6 months
16%
6–12 months
15%
None / short demo
11%
4–10 years
2%
2–4 years
1%

Related work experience

2–4 years
24%
6–12 months
22%
1–2 years
20%
4–6 years
11%
None
11%
8–10 years
11%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (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.