vs
65 shared · 9 different
core competencies
medium risk
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSide-by-Side Comparison
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators leads 3–1| Metric | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 23.0% | 32.1% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 14th | 51th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $58,710 | N/A |
| Employment | 469K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Transportation
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Operation Monitoring
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
25%
total discount
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
6 of 15 at risk87%Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
86%Test atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.
85%Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
84%Learn and follow safety regulations.
84%Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
5 of 15 at risk83%Document geological formations encountered during work.
77%Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
55%Create and lay out designs for drill and blast patterns.
51%Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
51%Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Wage Comparison
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsEarth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
10th
$40,080N/A
25th
$47,780N/A
Median
$58,710N/A
75th
$75,750N/A
90th
$100,690N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators2028–2035
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Operating
0
Unique to Earth
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsEarth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas