How exposed are Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists to AI?
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists score 78 out of 100 (Very high) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: Very high | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as very high. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 87.5 |
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| O*NET task mix | How this occupation's tasks compare with other very high-exposure occupations: routine, information-heavy work raises it, while caring, hands-on and judgment-heavy work lowers it. | −9.4 |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 78.1 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $102,440 |
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| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +12.4% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 23,100 |
| Typical education to enter | Bachelor's degree |
BLS publishes these figures for the wider group "Industrial engineers", which includes this occupation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists?
AIRRBridge rates Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists at 78 out of 100 (Very high) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in the wider BLS group "Industrial engineers" to grow 12.4% from 2025 to 2035, with about 23,100 openings a year.
How much do Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $102,440 for the wider BLS group "Industrial engineers".
What education do Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists need?
BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter the wider BLS group "Industrial engineers".
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 17-2112.01 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.