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Every job we score · release 2026-Q4

Every job, ranked by how much still needs a human.

Scores run 0 to 100: higher is safer. Each row shows the verdict, the share of the work that still needs a person, what AI can do today, how good the evidence is and when replacement could happen, always as a range. Click a job for the working.

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.

CytotechnologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2011.02
76↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 11%AI helps 18%Needs a human 71%
20492042–2060+
333k
$62,930
Retail Loss Prevention SpecialistsProtective Service · 33-9099.02
76↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 29%Needs a human 66%
20482042–2060+
82k
$42,540
Chefs and Head CooksFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-1011
76↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 29%Needs a human 66%
20502044–2060+
200k
$62,470
Taxi DriversTransportation and Material Moving · 53-3054
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 25%Needs a human 69%
20512043–2060+
41k
$42,100
Meter Readers, UtilitiesOffice and Administrative Support · 43-5041
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 44%Needs a human 56%
20432036–2060+
19k
$48,150
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-4031
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20452038–2060+
22k
$74,990
AcupuncturistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1291
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 39%Needs a human 61%
20492042–2060+
8k
$76,040
DermatologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1213
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 19%Needs a human 76%
20492041–2060+
11k
$328,730
Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-5012
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 44%Needs a human 56%
20452039–2060+
31k
$61,560
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3024
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 30%Needs a human 70%
20462038–2060+
16k
$73,900
Industrial Machinery MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9041
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 30%Needs a human 65%
20532045–2060+
440k
$64,520
Parking Enforcement WorkersProtective Service · 33-3041
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 36%Needs a human 64%
20482042–2060+
9k
$46,730
Music TherapistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1129.02
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 2%AI helps 33%Needs a human 65%
20472042–2060+
23k
$77,930
Food Science TechniciansLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-4013
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 26%Needs a human 69%
20462038–2060+
15k
$52,130
Gas Plant OperatorsProduction · 51-8092
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20542046–2060+
18k
$87,820
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsProduction · 51-9161
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 29%Needs a human 71%
20532045–2060+
169k
$50,690
Amusement and Recreation AttendantsPersonal Care and Service · 39-3091
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 25%Needs a human 75%
20492042–2060+
398k
$32,150
Printing Press OperatorsProduction · 51-5112
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 33%Needs a human 67%
20542046–2060+
144k
$45,780
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2095
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 35%Needs a human 65%
20532045–2060+
21k
$103,020
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2011
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 17%AI helps 12%Needs a human 71%
20492041–2060+
333k
$62,930
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2231
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 34%Needs a human 66%
20552047–2060+
31k
$53,140
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorsProduction · 51-9151
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 24%Needs a human 76%
20542046–2060+
5k
$40,610
Robotics TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3024.01
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20462038–2060+
16k
$73,900
Medical Equipment RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9062
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 26%Needs a human 74%
20532045–2060+
66k
$61,660
Opticians, DispensingHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2081
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 35%Needs a human 65%
20492042–2060+
74k
$47,260
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersProtective Service · 33-1021
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 28%Needs a human 67%
20492042–2060+
99k
$93,530
Animal Control WorkersProtective Service · 33-9011
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 32%Needs a human 68%
20492042–2060+
12k
$45,660
Food Scientists and TechnologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-1012
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 21%Needs a human 79%
20472038–2060+
13k
$88,720
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersProtective Service · 33-1011
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 26%Needs a human 74%
20482042–2060+
53k
$77,970
Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-1042
77↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20462038–2060+
172k
$103,410
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1242
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 40%Needs a human 60%
20502042–2060+
14k
$358,550
Transportation Security ScreenersProtective Service · 33-9093
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 35%Needs a human 65%
20492042–2060+
50k
$66,770
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1229.04
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 42%Needs a human 58%
20492042–2060+
343k
$265,930
Physician AssistantsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1071
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 24%Needs a human 76%
20482042–2060+
162k
$135,880
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-2023
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20442038–2060
16k
$40,710
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation TherapistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1122.01
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20492042–2060+
162k
$100,330
Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerOffice and Administrative Support · 43-9071
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 18%Needs a human 76%
20452036–2060+
25k
$40,960
Neurodiagnostic TechnologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2099.01
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 37%Needs a human 63%
20502042–2060+
183k
$50,290
Cooks, Private HouseholdFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-2013
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 18%Needs a human 82%
20532044–2060+
1k
$47,940
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2097
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20532045–2060+
20k
$52,600
Medical AssistantsHealthcare Support · 31-9092
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 32%Needs a human 63%
20532045–2060+
818k
$45,690
Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsProtective Service · 33-2021
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 34%Needs a human 66%
20492042–2060+
14k
$75,920
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsProtective Service · 33-2022
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 30%Needs a human 70%
20492042–2060+
3k
$56,870
OrthoptistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1299.02
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 23%Needs a human 72%
20492042–2060+
29k
$115,210
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral ArrangersPersonal Care and Service · 39-4031
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 33%Needs a human 67%
20502043–2060+
25k
$55,010
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsPersonal Care and Service · 39-9031
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 31%Needs a human 69%
20492043–2060+
323k
$47,160
Museum Technicians and ConservatorsEducational Instruction and Library · 25-4013
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20442036–2060+
12k
$51,440
Baggage Porters and BellhopsPersonal Care and Service · 39-6011
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 8%AI helps 21%Needs a human 71%
20512042–2060+
29k
$37,080
Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2034
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 39%Needs a human 61%
20492042–2060+
230k
$80,110
Agricultural EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2021
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20422037–2056
1k
$98,590

Scores are 0 to 100. “Still needs a human” is higher-is-safer; “Can AI do it?” is the share of task time AI can handle today. means there is no direct test of AI against people in that job yet, so no parity number is shown. How we score · Download the data