medium risk
Surveying Techniciansvs
59 shared · 14 different
core competencies
medium risk
Geophysical Data TechniciansSide-by-Side Comparison
Surveying Technicians leads 3–0| Metric | Surveying Technicians | Geophysical Data Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 30.3% | 36.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 40th | 69th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $51,940 | N/A |
| Employment | 57K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Design
Physics
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing General Physical Activities
Science
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Far Vision
Trunk Strength
Scheduling Work and Activities
Law and Government
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Surveying Technicians
29%
total discount
Geophysical Data Technicians
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Surveying Technicians
7 of 15 at risk87%Prepare topographic and contour maps of land surveyed, including site features and other relevant information, such as charts, drawings, and survey notes.
87%Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
87%Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
85%Collect information needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant information.
85%Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings.
Geophysical Data Technicians
7 of 15 at risk87%Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
86%Record geological data in a database.
86%Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
84%Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites.
53%Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers.
Wage Comparison
Surveying TechniciansGeophysical Data Technicians
10th
$36,910N/A
25th
$44,180N/A
Median
$51,940N/A
75th
$65,240N/A
90th
$80,870N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Surveying Technicians2028–2035
Geophysical Data Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Surveying Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Geophysical Data Technicians.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Surveying
0
Unique to Geophysical
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Surveying TechniciansGeophysical Data Technicians