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Will AI replace occupational health and safety technicians?AI replacement risk 61% and how the work is changing

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$61,560
25th–75th pct. $52,470–$78,850
Top pay (est.)
$130,200
Top 10% $100,160
Pay in 5 years
$72,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$86,300est.
$74,200–$100,200
Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
61%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+19.4%
3,800 openings / yr

Will AI replace Occupational Health and Safety Technicians? AI replacement risk

61%
High
Ranked #655 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 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.9
Writing
3.9
Speaking
3.8
Monitoring
3.8
Judgment and Decision Making
3.2
Complex Problem Solving
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
5.7
English Language
4.7
Mathematics
4.6
Engineering and Technology
4.6
Customer and Personal Service
4.6
Public Safety and Security
4.5
Administrative
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.2

What the work involves

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
48%
Associate's degree
19%
Some college
10%
High school diploma
10%
Master's degree
5%
Post-secondary certificate
5%
Post-bachelor's certificate
5%

Training before entry

1–2 years
24%
3–6 months
24%
6–12 months
19%
1–3 months
14%
2–4 years
10%
4–10 years
5%
Up to 1 month
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
38%
2–4 years
29%
4–6 years
14%
None
5%
Over 10 years
5%
6–12 months
5%
8–10 years
5%

Job Zone 3 — medium 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.