medium risk
Ophthalmic Laboratory Techniciansvs
49 shared · 11 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians leads 4–0| Metric | Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 39.7% | 40.8% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 80th | 83th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 10 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $38,420 | N/A |
| Employment | 19K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Production and Processing
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Control Precision
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Rate Control
Wrist-Finger Speed
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
25%
total discount
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
6 of 15 at risk86%Select lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels, according to production specifications.
85%Inspect, weigh, and measure mounted or unmounted lenses after completion to verify alignment and conformance to specifications, using precision instruments.
85%Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, or other optical elements.
67%Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses.
53%Position and adjust cutting tools to specified curvature, dimensions, and depth of cut.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
10 of 15 at risk88%Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.
86%Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
84%Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
67%Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results.
67%Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.
Wage Comparison
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansElectrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
10th
$31,250N/A
25th
$35,580N/A
Median
$38,420N/A
75th
$45,410N/A
90th
$55,480N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians2028–2035
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Ophthalmic
0
Unique to Electrical
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansElectrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers