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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.

Photonics TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3029.08
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 18%Needs a human 82%
20472038–2060+
60k
$78,350
ShampooersPersonal Care and Service · 39-5093
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 28%Needs a human 72%
20522043–2060+
8k
$32,600
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7071
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 36%Needs a human 64%
20532044–2060+
4k
$77,320
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3021
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20472038–2060+
11k
$82,890
Avionics TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2091
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 29%Needs a human 71%
20542045–2060+
19k
$82,280
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersProduction · 51-6061
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 18%Needs a human 78%
20552046–2060+
5k
$38,180
Nuclear Power Reactor OperatorsProduction · 51-8011
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20532046–2060+
5k
$122,890
MicrobiologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-1022
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20472038–2060+
19k
$87,990
Fish and Game WardensProtective Service · 33-3031
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 25%Needs a human 75%
20512042–2060+
6k
$74,060
Registered NursesHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1141
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 14%Needs a human 86%
20492042–2060+
3.4M
$97,550
Driver/Sales WorkersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-3031
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 35%Needs a human 65%
20522044–2060+
409k
$38,770
Animal CaretakersPersonal Care and Service · 39-2021
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20512043–2060+
267k
$35,360
Semiconductor Processing TechniciansProduction · 51-9141
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20552046–2060+
31k
$51,430
Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationEducational Instruction and Library · 25-2011
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20442036–2060+
479k
$38,140
AnesthesiologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1211
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20492042–2060+
39k
$391,490
Weatherization Installers and TechniciansConstruction and Extraction · 47-4099.03
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 34%Needs a human 66%
20562047–2060+
28k
$49,910
ActorsArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-2011
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 12%AI helps 0%Needs a human 88%
20462038–2060+
55k
Light Truck DriversTransportation and Material Moving · 53-3033
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20532044–2060+
983k
$44,860
MachinistsProduction · 51-4041
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20552046–2060+
287k
$58,750
Bus Drivers, SchoolTransportation and Material Moving · 53-3051
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 24%Needs a human 76%
20522044–2060+
403k
$47,920
Personal Care AidesHealthcare Support · 31-1122
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20532045–2060+
4.3M
$35,800
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersProduction · 51-9051
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 19%Needs a human 81%
20552046–2060+
14k
$48,040
Agricultural TechniciansLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-4012
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 2%AI helps 17%Needs a human 81%
20482039–2060+
15k
$49,630
Security GuardsProtective Service · 33-9032
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 9%AI helps 14%Needs a human 77%
20512042–2060+
1.3M
$38,020
Aviation InspectorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-6051.01
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20522044–2060+
25k
$92,100
Bridge and Lock TendersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-6011
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 19%Needs a human 81%
20532044–2060+
3k
$57,700
Camera and Photographic Equipment RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9061
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 5%AI helps 14%Needs a human 81%
20542045–2060+
2k
$52,720
Patternmakers, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4062
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 29%Needs a human 71%
20552046–2060+
1k
$58,000
Postal Service ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-5051
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20452037–2060+
74k
$62,130
Flight AttendantsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-2031
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 11%Needs a human 89%
20512043–2060+
132k
$63,580
NanniesPersonal Care and Service · 39-9011.01
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20512043–2060+
519k
$34,980
Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsProduction · 51-8021
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20552046–2060+
28k
$78,620
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7072
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 24%Needs a human 76%
20532044–2060+
10k
$61,770
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2093
80↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 26%Needs a human 74%
20552045–2060+
7k
$84,890
School Bus MonitorsProtective Service · 33-9094
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 11%Needs a human 89%
20502042–2060+
78k
$35,100
Orthotists and ProsthetistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2091
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20502042–2060+
9k
$81,110
Transit and Railroad PoliceProtective Service · 33-3052
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20502042–2060+
4k
$90,230
PodiatristsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1081
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20502042–2060+
10k
$160,300
Conveyor Operators and TendersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7011
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 26%Needs a human 74%
20542044–2060+
23k
$42,420
Nurse AnesthetistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1151
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20512042–2060+
52k
$236,590
Chemical Plant and System OperatorsProduction · 51-8091
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20542046–2060+
17k
$78,120
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2012
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 7%AI helps 0%Needs a human 93%
20512042–2060+
333k
$62,930
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance · 37-3012
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20552046–2060+
27k
$46,340
Skincare SpecialistsPersonal Care and Service · 39-5094
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 19%Needs a human 81%
20522043–2060+
73k
$45,330
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-6063
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 6%AI helps 15%Needs a human 79%
20552046–2060+
13k
$39,530
Diagnostic Medical SonographersHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2032
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20512042–2060+
90k
$96,590
Dental AssistantsHealthcare Support · 31-9091
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 28%Needs a human 72%
20542045–2060+
388k
$48,070
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4034
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20552046–2060+
17k
$50,620
BarbersPersonal Care and Service · 39-5011
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20522043–2060+
15k
$38,210
BaristasFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-3023.01
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 18%Needs a human 82%
20542044–2060+
3.9M
$31,200

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