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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.

Postal Service Mail CarriersOffice and Administrative Support · 43-5052
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20462037–2060+
329k
$60,550
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesLegal · 23-1023
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 7%AI helps 12%Needs a human 81%
20412036–2053
24k
$153,990
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
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-6062
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 6%AI helps 15%Needs a human 79%
20552046–2060+
9k
$38,760
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsPersonal Care and Service · 39-5012
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 6%AI helps 6%Needs a human 88%
20522043–2060+
306k
$35,790
Agricultural InspectorsFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-2011
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20542046–2060+
14k
$49,940
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4023
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 21%Needs a human 79%
20552046–2060+
25k
$50,140
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4035
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 25%Needs a human 75%
20552046–2060+
12k
$52,800
Couriers and MessengersOffice and Administrative Support · 43-5021
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20462036–2060+
69k
$39,200
Lighting TechniciansArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-4015
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 13%Needs a human 87%
20482038–2060+
9k
$68,060
Model Makers, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4061
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20552046–2060+
3k
$63,340
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersProduction · 51-9071
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 13%Needs a human 83%
20552046–2060+
22k
$52,540
Police Identification and Records OfficersProtective Service · 33-3021.02
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 21%Needs a human 79%
20512042–2060+
114k
$93,790
Correctional Officers and JailersProtective Service · 33-3012
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20512042–2060+
381k
$58,940
Childcare WorkersPersonal Care and Service · 39-9011
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 13%Needs a human 83%
20522043–2060+
519k
$34,980
Electrical and Electronic Equipment AssemblersProduction · 51-2022
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 7%AI helps 6%Needs a human 87%
20552046–2060+
247k
$45,850
Hydroelectric Plant TechniciansProduction · 51-8013.04
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 18%Needs a human 82%
20562046–2060+
29k
$102,040
Teaching Assistants, Special EducationEducational Instruction and Library · 25-9043
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20442035–2060+
1.4M
$36,780
Food Servers, NonrestaurantFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-3041
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 21%Needs a human 79%
20542044–2060+
294k
$35,360
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersHealthcare Support · 31-9096
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 18%Needs a human 78%
20552045–2060+
127k
$38,150
Home Appliance RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9031
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20552046–2060+
32k
$50,990
ChoreographersArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-2032
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20422037–2056
3k
$55,310
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9081
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20562045–2060+
10k
$64,120
Radiation TherapistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1124
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 19%Needs a human 81%
20512042–2060+
17k
$105,310
ElectriciansConstruction and Extraction · 47-2111
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20572047–2060+
757k
$63,190
Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4192
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 21%Needs a human 79%
20562046–2060+
6k
$63,870
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsProduction · 51-8031
81↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20562046–2060+
128k
$60,020
BailiffsProtective Service · 33-3011
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20512042–2060+
17k
$56,600
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsPersonal Care and Service · 39-3093
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20522043–2060+
16k
$36,300
Butchers and Meat CuttersProduction · 51-3021
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20552046–2060+
136k
$40,140
Tool and Die MakersProduction · 51-4111
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 28%Needs a human 72%
20562046–2060+
57k
$64,050
Gambling DealersPersonal Care and Service · 39-3011
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20512042–2060+
84k
$34,320
Occupational Therapy AidesHealthcare Support · 31-2012
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20542045–2060+
4k
$39,160
Respiratory TherapistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1126
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20512042–2060+
140k
$82,280
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2096
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20552045–2060+
9k
$48,420
Fast Food and Counter WorkersFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-3023
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20542044–2060+
3.9M
$31,200
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-2021
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20472038–2060+
15k
$66,710
Model Makers, WoodProduction · 51-7031
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20562046–2060+
280
$56,550
Dental HygienistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1292
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20522042–2060+
223k
$98,100
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceOffice and Administrative Support · 43-9051
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 11%Needs a human 89%
20472037–2060+
55k
$39,280
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersProduction · 51-4051
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 14%Needs a human 86%
20562046–2060+
17k
$54,430
Nuclear TechniciansLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-4051
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20492039–2060+
6k
$110,240
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2021
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20562046–2060+
11k
$63,520
Log Graders and ScalersFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-4023
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20562046–2060+
3k
$46,330
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-9023
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 11%Needs a human 89%
20562046–2060+
95k
$48,990
Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersProduction · 51-7011
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20562046–2060+
77k
$46,680
Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction · 47-5013
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 13%Needs a human 87%
20582048–2060+
43k
$58,160
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4191
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20562046–2060+
14k
$48,750
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2152
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 15%Needs a human 81%
20582047–2060+
466k
$63,800
Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-6031
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20542044–2060+
102k
$35,670

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