The Nah list · updated October 2026
Jobs most at risk from AI, ranked.
The 50 jobs where AI can already handle the most of the work. At risk means the tasks are exposed, not that the job disappears: most change shape first, and entry-level hiring usually slows before anything else.
Customer Service RepresentativesOffice and Administrative Support · 43-4051
51↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 60%AI helps 40%Needs a human 0%
20362034–2041
2.6M
$44,770
Data Warehousing SpecialistsComputer and Mathematical · 15-1243.01
52↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 66%AI helps 34%Needs a human 0%
20352033–2040
67k
$139,500
TelemarketersSales and Related · 41-9041
53↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 44%AI helps 56%Needs a human 0%
20362034–2042
58k
$35,450
Business Intelligence AnalystsComputer and Mathematical · 15-2051.01
54↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 56%AI helps 39%Needs a human 5%
20352033–2041
262k
$120,230
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1161
54↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 59%AI helps 29%Needs a human 12%
20372034–2042
900k
$78,760
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales and Related · 41-3091
54↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 50%AI helps 46%Needs a human 4%
20362034–2042
1.3M
$69,990
Computer ProgrammersComputer and Mathematical · 15-1251
55↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 56%AI helps 25%Needs a human 19%
20352033–2041
92k
$100,390
Web DevelopersComputer and Mathematical · 15-1254
55↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 39%AI helps 57%Needs a human 4%
20352033–2041
70k
$92,650
Statistical AssistantsOffice and Administrative Support · 43-9111
55↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 41%AI helps 45%Needs a human 14%
20372034–2044
5k
$50,330
Travel AgentsSales and Related · 41-3041
55↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 10%AI helps 90%Needs a human 0%
20372034–2043
55k
$50,160
Writers and AuthorsArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-3043
56↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 21%AI helps 79%Needs a human 0%
20382036–2044
48k
$76,910
Technical WritersArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-3042
56↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 39%AI helps 52%Needs a human 9%
20382036–2044
46k
$90,390
Medical Records SpecialistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2072
56↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 44%AI helps 40%Needs a human 16%
20422039–2049
195k
$51,140
Search Marketing StrategistsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1161.01
56↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 44%AI helps 51%Needs a human 5%
20372034–2043
900k
$78,760
Web and Digital Interface DesignersComputer and Mathematical · 15-1255
57↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 38%AI helps 51%Needs a human 11%
20362033–2042
113k
$104,000
Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-3043.05
57↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 35%AI helps 43%Needs a human 22%
20382036–2044
48k
$76,910
Proofreaders and Copy MarkersOffice and Administrative Support · 43-9081
57↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 19%AI helps 81%Needs a human 0%
20382035–2044
5k
$51,120
Bioinformatics TechniciansComputer and Mathematical · 15-2099.01
57↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 43%AI helps 42%Needs a human 15%
20362033–2042
4k
$81,490
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSales and Related · 41-4012
57↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 51%AI helps 26%Needs a human 23%
20372034–2044
1.2M
$72,080
Desktop PublishersOffice and Administrative Support · 43-9031
58↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 38%AI helps 52%Needs a human 10%
20372034–2044
3k
$55,290
Tax PreparersBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-2082
58↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 32%AI helps 68%Needs a human 0%
20382035–2044
76k
$54,920
Database AdministratorsComputer and Mathematical · 15-1242
58↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 24%AI helps 71%Needs a human 5%
20362033–2042
70k
$104,620
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersComputer and Mathematical · 15-1253
58↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 35%AI helps 57%Needs a human 8%
20362033–2042
187k
$104,300
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSales and Related · 41-3031
58↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 36%AI helps 59%Needs a human 5%
20372034–2043
490k
$78,660
Online MerchantsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1199.06
58↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 39%AI helps 45%Needs a human 16%
20372035–2045
1.1M
$83,050
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-9041
58↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 17%AI helps 83%Needs a human 0%
20382035–2045
214k
$49,230
Database ArchitectsComputer and Mathematical · 15-1243
58↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 32%AI helps 63%Needs a human 5%
20362033–2042
67k
$139,500
Order ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-4151
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 16%AI helps 78%Needs a human 6%
20382035–2044
75k
$46,170
Information Security AnalystsComputer and Mathematical · 15-1212
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 36%AI helps 56%Needs a human 8%
20362033–2043
191k
$129,180
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSales and Related · 41-4011
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 36%AI helps 50%Needs a human 14%
20372034–2044
285k
$104,920
Computer Systems AnalystsComputer and Mathematical · 15-1211
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 42%AI helps 46%Needs a human 12%
20362033–2042
520k
$105,850
Correspondence ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-4021
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 24%AI helps 64%Needs a human 12%
20382035–2045
4k
$46,800
Document Management SpecialistsComputer and Mathematical · 15-1299.03
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 17%AI helps 73%Needs a human 10%
20362033–2043
435k
$116,580
Personal Financial AdvisorsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-2052
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 35%AI helps 41%Needs a human 24%
20372035–2044
267k
$105,070
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceOffice and Administrative Support · 43-2011
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 23%AI helps 62%Needs a human 15%
20382035–2045
34k
$38,630
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and TimekeepingOffice and Administrative Support · 43-4161
59↑ saferAI replace? Partly.
AI does 40%AI helps 51%Needs a human 9%
20382035–2045
90k
$50,610
Financial Quantitative AnalystsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-2099.01
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 22%AI helps 68%Needs a human 10%
20372035–2044
132k
$81,100
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-4181
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 27%AI helps 52%Needs a human 21%
20382035–2045
119k
$44,390
Telephone OperatorsOffice and Administrative Support · 43-2021
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 92%Needs a human 8%
20382035–2045
3k
$41,740
EconomistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-3011
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 23%AI helps 56%Needs a human 21%
20392036–2046
18k
$124,720
Medical TranscriptionistsHealthcare Support · 31-9094
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 27%AI helps 66%Needs a human 7%
20462043–2053
42k
$40,410
Web AdministratorsComputer and Mathematical · 15-1299.01
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 26%AI helps 64%Needs a human 10%
20362033–2043
435k
$116,580
Credit CounselorsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-2071
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 16%AI helps 81%Needs a human 3%
20382035–2045
28k
$52,230
Receptionists and Information ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-4171
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 40%AI helps 37%Needs a human 23%
20382035–2047
910k
$38,010
MathematiciansComputer and Mathematical · 15-2021
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 18%AI helps 78%Needs a human 4%
20362033–2043
2k
$126,710
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-3031
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 18%AI helps 69%Needs a human 13%
20382035–2046
1.4M
$50,670
StatisticiansComputer and Mathematical · 15-2041
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 23%AI helps 71%Needs a human 6%
20362033–2043
29k
$105,650
Bill and Account CollectorsOffice and Administrative Support · 43-3011
60↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 24%AI helps 76%Needs a human 0%
20382035–2045
159k
$47,030
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanOffice and Administrative Support · 43-4111
61↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 26%AI helps 65%Needs a human 9%
20382035–2045
148k
$45,920
Procurement ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-3061
61↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 22%AI helps 69%Needs a human 9%
20382035–2045
56k
$50,580