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The Top 5 High Wage Earning Jobs at Risk of Automation in the U.S.
| Occupation | Automation Potential | Hourly Wage/ Yearly Wage | Number of Workers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 100% | $23.50/ $48,870 | 6,760 |
| 2 | Bridge and Lock Tenders | 100% | $22.10/ $45,980 | 3,170 |
| 3 | Dredge Operators | 100% | $21.18/ $44,040 | 1,850 |
| 4 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 100% | $20.22/ $42,070 | 22,420 |
| 5 | Medical Appliance Technicians | 100% | $18.76/ $39,020 | 14,640 |
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Business, Finance & Industry, The Economy, The United States
Sources: “ McKinsey Global Institute: Automation Potential and Wages for US Jobs"
List Notes: Data is the top 5 highest paying jobs in the United States at risk of being automated. Hourly and yearly wage is an average. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014; O*Net; McKinsey analysis.
Sources: “ McKinsey Global Institute: Automation Potential and Wages for US Jobs"
List Notes: Data is the top 5 highest paying jobs in the United States at risk of being automated. Hourly and yearly wage is an average. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014; O*Net; McKinsey analysis.
