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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.

Medical Equipment PreparersHealthcare Support · 31-9093
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20572046–2060+
77k
$47,700
Signal and Track Switch RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9097
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20582046–2060+
9k
$92,460
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-4022
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20562044–2060+
12k
$68,840
Dental Laboratory TechniciansProduction · 51-9081
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20592046–2060+
34k
$49,610
Sewing Machine OperatorsProduction · 51-6031
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
20592046–2060+
105k
$36,670
Automotive Body and Related RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3021
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
20582045–2060+
149k
$54,890
Fence ErectorsConstruction and Extraction · 47-4031
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 5%Needs a human 95%
2047–2060+
24k
$47,980
PaperhangersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2142
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2047–2060+
2k
$52,140
BoilermakersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2011
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
2048–2060+
10k
$76,410
Segmental PaversConstruction and Extraction · 47-4091
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
2048–2060+
28k
$49,910
Rail Car RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3043
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20582046–2060+
21k
$67,530
Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2081
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
2048–2060+
83k
$58,930
Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersProduction · 51-9123
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
8k
$41,600
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersProduction · 51-2041
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20592046–2060+
52k
$51,330
RoofersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2181
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 6%AI helps 0%Needs a human 94%
2048–2060+
135k
$55,440
Stone Cutters and Carvers, ManufacturingProduction · 51-9195.03
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
33k
$46,170
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural ProductsFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-2041
86↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
25k
$35,730
Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsConstruction and Extraction · 47-5041
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
14k
$61,810
Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7061
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20572044–2060+
380k
$35,830
Helpers–Production WorkersProduction · 51-9198
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20582046–2060+
166k
$39,070
Surgical AssistantsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-9093
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
20552042–2060+
22k
$66,800
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersProduction · 51-4121
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 1%Needs a human 99%
20592046–2060+
416k
$53,750
Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsProduction · 51-2051
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
16k
$46,880
Hoist and Winch OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7041
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20572044–2060+
3k
$56,450
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningConstruction and Extraction · 47-5044
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 3%Needs a human 97%
2048–2060+
6k
$74,500
Sewers, HandProduction · 51-6051
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
2k
$36,480
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansTransportation and Material Moving · 53-3011
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20572044–2060+
13k
$35,450
Forest and Conservation WorkersFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-4011
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
6k
$43,680
Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersProduction · 51-6041
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
7k
$37,800
Helpers–Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersConstruction and Extraction · 47-3015
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
44k
$42,360
Slaughterers and Meat PackersProduction · 51-3023
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
70k
$40,130
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersProduction · 51-9111
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20602046–2060+
379k
$43,220
Motorboat OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-5022
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20572044–2060+
2k
$47,520
Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersConstruction and Extraction · 47-3011
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
14k
$47,550
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3022
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
20k
$47,630
Construction LaborersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2061
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
2048–2060+
1.1M
$47,120
Helpers–ElectriciansConstruction and Extraction · 47-3013
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 3%Needs a human 97%
2048–2060+
64k
$42,670
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersProduction · 51-6011
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
198k
$34,890
MillwrightsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9044
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
40k
$65,700
Pourers and Casters, MetalProduction · 51-4052
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
5k
$51,810
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallConstruction and Extraction · 47-2131
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
44k
$49,120
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersProduction · 51-9192
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592046–2060+
15k
$43,530
TapersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2082
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
13k
$68,270
Terrazzo Workers and FinishersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2053
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
1k
$76,170
PipelayersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2151
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
33k
$49,000
Helpers–Extraction WorkersConstruction and Extraction · 47-5081
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
7k
$47,730
Histology TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2012.01
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20562042–2060+
333k
$62,930
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsProduction · 51-6021
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20602046–2060+
26k
$35,060
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesConstruction and Extraction · 47-2042
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
2048–2060+
24k
$56,460
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9045
87↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20592045–2060+
1k
$61,290

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