medium risk
Soil and Water Conservationistsvs
91 shared · 6 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Soil and Water Conservationists leads 4–0| Metric | Soil and Water Conservationists | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.9% | 32.8% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 50th | 55th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $67,950 | N/A |
| Employment | 26K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Thinking Creatively
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Chemistry
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Public Safety and Security
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Soil and Water Conservationists
32%
total discount
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Soil and Water Conservationists
4 of 15 at risk84%Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.
57%Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.
55%Develop soil maps.
51%Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.
49%Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
5 of 15 at risk86%Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
84%Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
76%Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
66%Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
55%Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
Wage Comparison
Soil and Water ConservationistsEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
10th
$45,260N/A
25th
$53,190N/A
Median
$67,950N/A
75th
$87,980N/A
90th
$107,720N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Soil and Water Conservationists2028–2035
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Soil and Water Conservationists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Soil
0
Unique to Environmental
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Soil and Water ConservationistsEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health