Side-by-Side Comparison
Energy Auditors leads 5–0| Metric | Surveyors | Energy Auditors |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 32.7% | 31.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 55th | 48th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 15 | 6 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $72,740 | $81,270 |
| Employment | 53K | 1.1M |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Law and Government
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Coaching and Developing Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Processing Information
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Administration and Management
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Surveyors
32%
total discount
Energy Auditors
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Surveyors
8 of 15 at risk87%Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
87%Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
86%Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
86%Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
85%Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Energy Auditors
6 of 15 at risk86%Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
85%Prepare job specification sheets for home energy improvements, such as attic insulation, window retrofits, or heating system upgrades.
74%Calculate potential for energy savings.
72%Quantify energy consumption to establish baselines for energy use or need.
51%Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
Wage Comparison
Energy Auditors earns +$8,530(+12%) vs Surveyors
SurveyorsEnergy Auditors
10th
$43,680$46,230
25th
$53,590$60,820
Median
$72,740$81,270
75th
$94,550$110,030
90th
$116,330$147,830
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Surveyors2028–2035
Energy Auditors2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Energy Auditors has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Surveyors.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Surveyors
$48,976
from $72,740
Energy Auditors
$55,702
from $81,270
After adjusting for AI risk, Energy Auditors offers $6,727 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Surveyors
0
Unique to Energy
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
SurveyorsEnergy Auditors