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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.

Library TechniciansEducational Instruction and Library · 25-4031
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 10%AI helps 28%Needs a human 62%
20402035–2053
69k
$44,580
Radio Frequency Identification Device SpecialistsArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2072.01
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 62%Needs a human 38%
20422037–2053
97k
$130,220
Medical and Health Services ManagersManagement · 11-9111
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 50%Needs a human 45%
20412036–2050
597k
$123,860
Fundraising ManagersManagement · 11-2033
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 63%Needs a human 32%
20412036–2050
39k
$125,470
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesPersonal Care and Service · 39-1014
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 12%AI helps 38%Needs a human 50%
20452041–2055
103k
$48,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersProduction · 51-1011
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 51%Needs a human 49%
20492044–2059
673k
$74,450
Arbitrators, Mediators, and ConciliatorsLegal · 23-1022
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 50%Needs a human 44%
20402036–2049
9k
$75,530
General Internal Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1216
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 7%AI helps 52%Needs a human 41%
20452041–2055
67k
$256,560
TellersOffice and Administrative Support · 43-3071
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 60%Needs a human 40%
20422036–2058
329k
$43,030
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersManagement · 11-9141
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 4%AI helps 65%Needs a human 31%
20412036–2051
311k
$69,990
Gambling ManagersManagement · 11-9071
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 71%Needs a human 29%
20412036–2050
5k
$93,220
FundraisersBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1131
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 3%AI helps 62%Needs a human 35%
20402036–2049
111k
$72,550
Dietitians and NutritionistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1031
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 4%AI helps 53%Needs a human 43%
20452040–2055
78k
$76,400
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related WorkersSales and Related · 41-9091
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 29%AI helps 11%Needs a human 60%
20412035–2056
3k
$41,380
Social and Community Service ManagersManagement · 11-9151
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 13%AI helps 33%Needs a human 54%
20402036–2049
209k
$80,390
Aerospace EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2011
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 8%AI helps 49%Needs a human 43%
20412036–2050
68k
$134,960
Audio and Video TechniciansArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-4011
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 2%AI helps 55%Needs a human 43%
20422037–2054
70k
$58,100
Physicians, PathologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1222
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 15%AI helps 43%Needs a human 42%
20452040–2054
11k
$312,400
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-2041
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 52%Needs a human 42%
20422038–2053
89k
$82,220
Environmental EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2081
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 65%Needs a human 35%
20412037–2051
38k
$107,110
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-5071
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 61%Needs a human 39%
20422036–2056
817k
$45,260
Pharmacy AidesHealthcare Support · 31-9095
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 11%AI helps 41%Needs a human 48%
20492044–2060+
40k
$37,680
ActuariesComputer and Mathematical · 15-2011
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 70%Needs a human 30%
20382034–2048
27k
$130,000
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3027
70↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 13%AI helps 47%Needs a human 40%
20422037–2055
36k
$74,510
Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsManagement · 11-9131
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 10%AI helps 41%Needs a human 49%
20412036–2050
14k
$96,660
Manufacturing EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2112.03
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 51%Needs a human 49%
20402036–2050
366k
$102,440
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2111
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 58%Needs a human 42%
20412037–2051
21k
$115,160
Wind Energy Development ManagersManagement · 11-9199.10
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 59%Needs a human 35%
20412036–2050
622k
$141,900
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3022
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 8%AI helps 52%Needs a human 40%
20422037–2053
69k
$64,950
Farm and Home Management EducatorsEducational Instruction and Library · 25-9021
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 39%Needs a human 61%
20392035–2051
8k
$60,220
Animal ScientistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-1011
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 54%Needs a human 46%
20422037–2051
3k
$68,940
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm ProductsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1021
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 67%Needs a human 33%
20412036–2051
491k
$77,710
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationEducational Instruction and Library · 25-2022
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 9%AI helps 37%Needs a human 54%
20382034–2049
620k
$64,370
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal · 23-2011
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 10%AI helps 38%Needs a human 52%
20402036–2050
393k
$62,890
ArchivistsEducational Instruction and Library · 25-4011
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 3%AI helps 43%Needs a human 54%
20382035–2049
8k
$64,550
Clinical Research CoordinatorsManagement · 11-9121.01
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 3%AI helps 68%Needs a human 29%
20412037–2052
109k
$167,220
Broadcast TechniciansArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-4012
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 2%AI helps 56%Needs a human 42%
20432038–2055
21k
$59,570
Surveying and Mapping TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3031
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 69%Needs a human 31%
20422037–2053
58k
$54,240
Supply Chain ManagersManagement · 11-3071.04
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 60%Needs a human 40%
20412036–2050
221k
$107,230
School PsychologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-3034
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 8%AI helps 45%Needs a human 47%
20422037–2050
64k
$95,990
RadiologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1224
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 51%Needs a human 43%
20452041–2056
27k
$420,860
File ClerksOffice and Administrative Support · 43-4071
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 12%AI helps 22%Needs a human 66%
20422036–2059
73k
$43,600
Labor Relations SpecialistsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1075
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 2%AI helps 72%Needs a human 26%
20412036–2049
65k
$95,420
Directors, Religious Activities and EducationCommunity and Social Service · 21-2021
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 10%AI helps 45%Needs a human 45%
20402036–2049
22k
$52,100
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2151
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 60%Needs a human 40%
20412037–2052
6k
$106,220
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareManagement · 11-9031
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 7%AI helps 44%Needs a human 49%
20402036–2050
74k
$59,300
Media Programming DirectorsArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-2012.03
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 4%AI helps 64%Needs a human 32%
20412037–2051
143k
$90,360
Dietetic TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2051
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 9%AI helps 49%Needs a human 42%
20452041–2057
32k
$37,640
Security ManagersManagement · 11-3013.01
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 4%AI helps 53%Needs a human 43%
20402036–2050
156k
$106,660
Airfield Operations SpecialistsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-2022
71↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 3%AI helps 50%Needs a human 47%
20482043–2060+
15k
$56,850

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