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Ranked list · updated October 2026

The safest jobs from AI, ranked.

The 50 jobs where the most work still needs a person: hands-on, licensed, face to face or all three. Safe here means AI can do little of the work today, not that the job will never change.

How to read a row: the number is the Still needs a human score, out of 100, higher is safer; “AI replace?” is our answer to “Will AI replace this job?”; the bar is the task split: white AI does it, grey AI helps, amber needs a human.

Pile Driver OperatorsConstruction and Extraction · 47-2072
89↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
2k
$73,300
Floor Sanders and FinishersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2043
89↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
4k
$50,440
Dredge OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7031
89↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20582044–2060+
1k
$49,640
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsConstruction and Extraction · 47-4061
89↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
20k
$70,070
Foundry Mold and CoremakersProduction · 51-4071
89↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2046–2060+
13k
$48,110
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsConstruction and Extraction · 47-2071
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
42k
$53,340
Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsConstruction and Extraction · 47-3014
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
7k
$40,470
Roustabouts, Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction · 47-5071
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
45k
$46,960
Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7051
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20582044–2060+
774k
$46,420
StonemasonsConstruction and Extraction · 47-2022
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
8k
$57,390
Landscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance · 37-3011
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2046–2060+
953k
$39,150
Highway Maintenance WorkersConstruction and Extraction · 47-4051
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
155k
$50,260
DishwashersFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-9021
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592045–2060+
477k
$34,810
Helpers–CarpentersConstruction and Extraction · 47-3012
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
22k
$43,780
Rock Splitters, QuarryConstruction and Extraction · 47-5051
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
3k
$48,740
Tire BuildersProduction · 51-9197
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2046–2060+
21k
$57,390
Recycling and Reclamation WorkersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7062.04
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20582044–2060+
3M
$40,240
Roof Bolters, MiningConstruction and Extraction · 47-5043
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
2k
$78,540
Helpers–RoofersConstruction and Extraction · 47-3016
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
6k
$44,160
Maids and Housekeeping CleanersBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance · 37-2012
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20602047–2060+
861k
$35,510
Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2051
88↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
206k
$57,020
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsProduction · 51-6021
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20602046–2060+
26k
$35,060
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesConstruction and Extraction · 47-2042
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
24k
$56,460
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9045
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592045–2060+
1k
$61,290
OrderliesHealthcare Support · 31-1132
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
20592045–2060+
52k
$38,290
Tire Repairers and ChangersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3093
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 3%Needs a human 97%
20592046–2060+
108k
$37,710
Histology TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2012.01
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20562042–2060+
333k
$62,930
PipelayersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2151
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
33k
$49,000
Helpers–Extraction WorkersConstruction and Extraction · 47-5081
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
7k
$47,730
Terrazzo Workers and FinishersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2053
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
1k
$76,170
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersProduction · 51-9192
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
15k
$43,530
TapersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2082
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
13k
$68,270
Helpers–ElectriciansConstruction and Extraction · 47-3013
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 3%Needs a human 97%
2048–2060+
64k
$42,670
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersProduction · 51-6011
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
198k
$34,890
MillwrightsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9044
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
40k
$65,700
Pourers and Casters, MetalProduction · 51-4052
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
5k
$51,810
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallConstruction and Extraction · 47-2131
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
44k
$49,120
Construction LaborersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2061
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
2048–2060+
1.1M
$47,120
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3022
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
20k
$47,630
Helpers–Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersConstruction and Extraction · 47-3015
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
44k
$42,360
Slaughterers and Meat PackersProduction · 51-3023
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
70k
$40,130
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersProduction · 51-9111
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20602046–2060+
379k
$43,220
Motorboat OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-5022
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20572044–2060+
2k
$47,520
Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersConstruction and Extraction · 47-3011
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
14k
$47,550
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansTransportation and Material Moving · 53-3011
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20572044–2060+
13k
$35,450
Forest and Conservation WorkersFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-4011
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
6k
$43,680
Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersProduction · 51-6041
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
7k
$37,800
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningConstruction and Extraction · 47-5044
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 3%Needs a human 97%
2048–2060+
6k
$74,500
Sewers, HandProduction · 51-6051
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
2k
$36,480
Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsProduction · 51-2051
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
16k
$46,880

Ranked by the Still needs a human score, 0 to 100, higher is safer. Every job shows its and its . How we score · Every job, sortable