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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.

Special Education Teachers, PreschoolEducational Instruction and Library · 25-2051
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 18%Needs a human 77%
20432036–2060+
30k
$64,830
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
Exercise PhysiologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1128
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 37%Needs a human 63%
20492042–2060+
9k
$59,460
Substitute Teachers, Short-TermEducational Instruction and Library · 25-3031
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20422035–2060
525k
$41,670
Recreational TherapistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1125
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20492042–2060+
15k
$61,960
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2022
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 20%Needs a human 75%
20532045–2060+
141k
$63,890
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersProduction · 51-9061
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 4%AI helps 20%Needs a human 76%
20542046–2060+
597k
$48,570
Biofuels Processing TechniciansProduction · 51-8099.01
78↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 29%Needs a human 71%
20552046–2060+
14k
$62,470
Critical Care NursesHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1141.03
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 15%Needs a human 80%
20492042–2060+
3.4M
$97,550
Pest Control WorkersBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance · 37-2021
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 31%Needs a human 69%
20542045–2060+
103k
$45,250
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformancePersonal Care and Service · 39-5091
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 34%Needs a human 66%
20502043–2060+
2k
$97,150
Forest and Conservation TechniciansLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-4071
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 17%Needs a human 77%
20472039–2060+
30k
$54,560
VeterinariansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1131
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 13%Needs a human 81%
20502042–2060+
84k
$130,100
Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSales and Related · 41-2012
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 31%Needs a human 69%
20452036–2060+
22k
$36,220
Insulation Workers, MechanicalConstruction and Extraction · 47-2132
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 9%AI helps 24%Needs a human 67%
20552047–2060+
26k
$58,340
Dentists, GeneralHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1021
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 29%Needs a human 65%
20502042–2060+
124k
$170,950
Pediatric SurgeonsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1243
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 33%Needs a human 67%
20502042–2060+
1k
$559,030
Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-1026
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20462038–2060+
165k
$39,390
Construction and Building InspectorsConstruction and Extraction · 47-4011
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 30%Needs a human 70%
20552047–2060+
147k
$74,690
Stockers and Order FillersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7065
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 29%Needs a human 71%
20522044–2060+
2.8M
$37,330
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationEducational Instruction and Library · 25-2012
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20422035–2060
109k
$62,680
Floral DesignersArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-1023
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 30%Needs a human 70%
20462038–2060+
41k
$37,360
Forensic Science TechniciansLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-4092
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20472039–2060+
19k
$72,060
Subway and Streetcar OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-4041
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 28%Needs a human 72%
20512044–2060+
10k
$86,380
Funeral AttendantsPersonal Care and Service · 39-4021
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 17%Needs a human 78%
20512042–2060+
31k
$35,680
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversTransportation and Material Moving · 53-3032
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 31%Needs a human 69%
20522044–2060+
2.1M
$58,640
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3026.01
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20472038–2060+
76k
$66,120
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingOffice and Administrative Support · 43-5111
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20462037–2060+
53k
$46,380
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9091
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 32%Needs a human 68%
20542045–2060+
26k
$47,450
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol OfficersProtective Service · 33-3051
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 21%Needs a human 79%
20502042–2060+
671k
$76,210
Waiters and WaitressesFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-3031
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20522044–2060+
2.3M
$35,230
Costume AttendantsPersonal Care and Service · 39-3092
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20512043–2060+
7k
$50,400
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2031
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 3%AI helps 21%Needs a human 76%
20502042–2060+
63k
$74,310
Geothermal TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9099.01
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20542045–2060+
176k
$49,230
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationEducational Instruction and Library · 25-9042
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20432036–2060+
1.4M
$36,780
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2033
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 7%AI helps 20%Needs a human 73%
20502042–2060+
17k
$101,370
Occupational Therapy AssistantsHealthcare Support · 31-2011
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20532045–2060+
51k
$72,300
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-2012
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 25%Needs a human 75%
20532044–2060+
441k
$37,450
Ship EngineersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-5031
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20532044–2060+
8k
$109,530
Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursTransportation and Material Moving · 53-3053
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 25%Needs a human 75%
20522043–2060+
249k
$37,290
OptometristsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1041
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20502042–2060+
43k
$136,570
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket TakersPersonal Care and Service · 39-3031
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 25%Needs a human 75%
20512043–2060+
122k
$32,910
Athletic TrainersHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-9091
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20502042–2060+
31k
$62,520
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water VesselsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-5021
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 27%Needs a human 73%
20512044–2060+
37k
$92,460
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-1011
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 33%Needs a human 67%
20542046–2060+
28k
$59,320
CoronersBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1041.06
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 25%Needs a human 75%
20442037–2060+
417k
$80,730
Team AssemblersProduction · 51-2092
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 29%Needs a human 71%
20552046–2060+
1.4M
$44,650
Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersProduction · 51-9011
79↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 29%Needs a human 71%
20552046–2060+
140k
$58,040
Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2098
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 5%AI helps 14%Needs a human 81%
20542045–2060+
86k
$60,070
Patternmakers, WoodProduction · 51-7032
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 5%AI helps 19%Needs a human 76%
20552046–2060+
220
$49,630

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