The 12 most automated jobs in the US

But while we have yet to see any completely automated jobs, there are plenty of jobs that are already on their way there.

To find the most automated jobs in America right now, we combed through the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs.

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12. Reservation and transportation ticket agent or travel clerk

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$35,230

Projected decline by 2024:1.4%

11. Air traffic controller

Air traffic controllers control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$122,410

Projected decline by 2024:%

10. Telephone operator

Telephone operators provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$37,000

Projected decline by 2024:%

9. Chemical plant and system operator

Chemical plant and system operators control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$59,920

Projected decline by 2024:9.2%

8. Medical and clinical laboratory technologist

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$61,070

Projected growth by 2024:%

7. Postal service mail sorter, processor, or processing machine operator

Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$56,220

Projected decline by 2024:%

6. Customs broker

Customs brokers repair customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$69,040

Projected growth by 2024:%

5. Robotics engineer

Robotics engineers research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$97,300

Projected growth by 2024:%

4. Travel agent

Travel agents plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$36,460

Projected decline by 2024:%

3. Property and casualty insurance claims examiner

Property and casualty insurance claims examiners review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures.

Degree of automation:

Median annual salary:$63,680

Projected growth by 2024:%

2. Crop farmworker or laborer

Crop farmworkers and laborers manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts and field crops.

Degree of automation:4

Median annual salary:$22,000

Projected decline by 2024:%

1. Etcher or engraver

Etchers and engravers etch or engrave metal, wood, rubber, or other materials.

Degree of automation: 74

Median annual salary:$31,110