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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.

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
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3041
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20562046–2060+
38k
$56,550
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9021
82↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 11%Needs a human 85%
20552045–2060+
410k
$61,010
Cooks, RestaurantFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-2014
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 2%AI helps 8%Needs a human 90%
20552044–2060+
1.4M
$37,390
Watch and Clock RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9064
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 18%Needs a human 82%
20562045–2060+
1k
$67,230
Massage TherapistsHealthcare Support · 31-9011
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20552045–2060+
99k
$58,450
Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersProduction · 51-2021
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 20%Needs a human 80%
20562046–2060+
13k
$48,220
Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3011
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20562045–2060+
138k
$79,870
ParamedicsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2043
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20522042–2060+
101k
$60,600
HistotechnologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2011.04
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20522042–2060+
333k
$62,930
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4022
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20562046–2060+
9k
$49,030
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-4013
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 13%Needs a human 87%
20542044–2060+
4k
$60,600
Physical Therapist AssistantsHealthcare Support · 31-2021
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20552045–2060+
112k
$68,380
Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9071
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20562046–2060+
1.5M
$49,590
BartendersFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-3011
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20542044–2060+
756k
$34,340
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersConstruction and Extraction · 47-4071
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 14%Needs a human 86%
20582048–2060+
31k
$49,880
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2056
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 22%Needs a human 78%
20532042–2060+
129k
$47,380
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-2092
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 11%Needs a human 85%
20572046–2060+
266k
$35,660
Musicians and SingersArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-2042
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20482038–2060+
36k
Sheet Metal WorkersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2211
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20582048–2060+
120k
$61,800
Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersProduction · 51-3093
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20572046–2060+
31k
$41,590
Psychiatric TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2053
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 3%Needs a human 97%
20522042–2060+
157k
$45,130
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3042
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20562045–2060+
177k
$65,510
Physical Therapist AidesHealthcare Support · 31-2022
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 5%AI helps 12%Needs a human 83%
20552045–2060+
48k
$35,240
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-9021
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 13%Needs a human 87%
20572046–2060+
26k
$48,540
CarpentersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2031
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 23%Needs a human 77%
20582048–2060+
670k
$60,580
Bicycle RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3091
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 19%Needs a human 81%
20562045–2060+
12k
$42,780
Hearing Aid SpecialistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2092
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 5%AI helps 0%Needs a human 95%
20522042–2060+
11k
$65,160
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9012
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20562045–2060+
48k
$74,340
BakersProduction · 51-3011
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20572046–2060+
236k
$37,160
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersProduction · 51-9191
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 13%Needs a human 87%
20562046–2060+
12k
$46,460
Crossing Guards and FlaggersProtective Service · 33-9091
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20512042–2060+
94k
$38,100
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4081
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 13%Needs a human 87%
20562046–2060+
125k
$47,180
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4033
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 11%Needs a human 89%
20572046–2060+
67k
$46,550
Logging Equipment OperatorsFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-4022
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20572046–2060+
21k
$49,740
Manicurists and PedicuristsPersonal Care and Service · 39-5092
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 6%AI helps 12%Needs a human 82%
20532043–2060+
153k
$35,760
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4021
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20572046–2060+
61k
$47,720
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7081
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 18%Needs a human 82%
20542044–2060+
147k
$49,690
Cooks, Fast FoodFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-2011
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20552044–2060+
641k
$30,890
Cooks, Short OrderFood Preparation and Serving Related · 35-2015
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 5%Needs a human 95%
20562045–2060+
139k
$35,880
Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9052
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 5%Needs a human 95%
20562045–2060+
98k
$74,330
Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2099.05
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 18%Needs a human 82%
20532042–2060+
183k
$50,290
PhlebotomistsHealthcare Support · 31-9097
83↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 19%Needs a human 81%
20562045–2060+
144k
$45,230
Gem and Diamond WorkersProduction · 51-9071.06
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20562046–2060+
22k
$52,540
UpholsterersProduction · 51-6093
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20572046–2060+
20k
$46,340
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3053
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 16%Needs a human 84%
20562046–2060+
36k
$47,880
Crematory OperatorsPersonal Care and Service · 39-4012
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20532043–2060+
3k
$43,650
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-2093
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20572046–2060+
33k
$36,670
Emergency Medical TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2042
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20522042–2060+
181k
$44,470
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersConstruction and Extraction · 47-4021
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20592048–2060+
24k
$109,910

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