As of July 2026,
Biomass Plant Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 63/100
(High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index. This is an estimate of task
exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Score inputs for this role:
This role starts from O*NET 29.1 occupational descriptors and is empirically grounded by Penn/OpenAI GPTs are GPTs study, Anthropic Economic Index (June 26, 2026), Felten, Raj and Seamans AIOE index. BLS labor-market figures are separate context, not score inputs.
Biomass Plant Technicians
More exposed than 74% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$102,040. About 2,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 - growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) - your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How this role compares to similar Production roles
What this role usually involves
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.
Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Biomass Plant Technicians, SOC 51-8013.03. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.
Biomass Plant Technicians tasks, by AI exposure
- Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation.
- Perform routine maintenance or make minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment in biomass plants.
- Record or report operational data, such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges.
- Clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
No durable tasks identified for this role - its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (83%).
We analyzed all 18 Biomass Plant Technicians tasks - 15 automatable and 3 augmentable. The full task map - every task with exactly what to do about each - is in your Career Report.
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Adjacent career paths
Relatedness shows how reachable a move may be. A path is labeled lower exposure only when its score is at least 6 points lower; every row shows the measured difference.
Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation.
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