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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.

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsProtective Service · 33-9031
72↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 54%Needs a human 46%
20452041–2055
10k
$43,370
Funeral Home ManagersManagement · 11-9171
72↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 2%AI helps 57%Needs a human 41%
20412036–2050
14k
$78,790
Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3025
72↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 51%Needs a human 49%
20442038–2059
12k
$59,920
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsCommunity and Social Service · 21-1092
72↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 39%Needs a human 61%
20412037–2052
89k
$66,270
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-1043
72↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 47%Needs a human 53%
20482043–2060
624k
$62,890
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1041.01
72↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 53%Needs a human 47%
20422036–2054
417k
$80,730
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsCommunity and Social Service · 21-1011
72↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 4%AI helps 43%Needs a human 53%
20412036–2050
492k
$59,350
Environmental Restoration PlannersLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-2041.02
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 73%Needs a human 27%
20432038–2053
89k
$82,220
Speech-Language PathologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1127
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 53%Needs a human 47%
20452040–2055
183k
$97,870
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansArchitecture and Engineering · 17-3023
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 2%AI helps 46%Needs a human 52%
20442038–2059
95k
$78,190
Demonstrators and Product PromotersSales and Related · 41-9011
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 10%AI helps 24%Needs a human 66%
20422036–2058
65k
$39,320
NeuropsychologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-3039.02
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 29%Needs a human 65%
20412037–2051
19k
$110,840
Self-Enrichment TeachersEducational Instruction and Library · 25-3021
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 13%AI helps 21%Needs a human 66%
20402035–2052
332k
$46,800
Obstetricians and GynecologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1218
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 9%AI helps 33%Needs a human 58%
20462041–2060
21k
$292,910
BiologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-1029.04
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 42%Needs a human 58%
20442038–2058
56k
$98,920
Power Plant OperatorsProduction · 51-8013
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 53%Needs a human 42%
20532046–2060+
29k
$102,040
Energy AuditorsConstruction and Extraction · 47-4011.01
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 56%Needs a human 44%
20532047–2060+
147k
$74,690
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance · 37-1011
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 3%AI helps 46%Needs a human 51%
20512045–2060+
179k
$49,100
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolEducational Instruction and Library · 25-2023
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 7%AI helps 30%Needs a human 63%
20402035–2053
17k
$65,030
Biomass Power Plant ManagersManagement · 11-3051.04
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 43%Needs a human 51%
20422037–2054
246k
$126,060
Customs and Border Protection OfficersProtective Service · 33-3051.04
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 52%Needs a human 48%
20472041–2060+
671k
$76,210
Mental Health CounselorsCommunity and Social Service · 21-1014
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 39%Needs a human 61%
20412036–2050
492k
$59,350
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsProtective Service · 33-9021
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 50%Needs a human 50%
20462041–2059
36k
$51,220
Financial ExaminersBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-2061
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 44%Needs a human 51%
20402036–2050
68k
$94,160
Security Management SpecialistsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1199.07
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 4%AI helps 42%Needs a human 54%
20412036–2053
1.1M
$83,050
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersManagement · 11-9041.01
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 38%Needs a human 62%
20422037–2054
220k
$171,270
Materials EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2131
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 51%Needs a human 49%
20412037–2051
23k
$112,860
Clinical NeuropsychologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-3039.03
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 30%Needs a human 65%
20412037–2051
19k
$110,840
Zoologists and Wildlife BiologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-1023
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 12%AI helps 18%Needs a human 70%
20442038–2059
18k
$76,780
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-1011
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 41%Needs a human 54%
20502045–2060+
618k
$79,860
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-2091
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 41%Needs a human 59%
20412037–2053
8k
NeurologistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1217
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 60%Needs a human 40%
20462041–2059
11k
$248,560
Transportation EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2051.01
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 43%Needs a human 57%
20412037–2051
368k
$100,840
Government Property Inspectors and InvestigatorsBusiness and Financial Operations · 13-1041.04
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 23%AI helps 8%Needs a human 69%
20422036–2057
417k
$80,730
Mechatronics EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2199.05
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 45%Needs a human 55%
20412037–2052
154k
$122,930
Marriage and Family TherapistsCommunity and Social Service · 21-1013
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 37%Needs a human 63%
20412036–2050
67k
$66,940
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolEducational Instruction and Library · 25-2057
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 29%Needs a human 65%
20392035–2051
95k
$66,810
Marine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2121
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 3%AI helps 37%Needs a human 60%
20412037–2052
8k
$112,230
ChiropractorsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1011
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 51%Needs a human 49%
20472041–2060+
40k
$79,200
Travel GuidesPersonal Care and Service · 39-7012
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 6%AI helps 46%Needs a human 48%
20482042–2060+
54k
$38,120
Set and Exhibit DesignersArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-1027
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 44%Needs a human 56%
20412037–2052
11k
$75,240
HydrologistsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-2043
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 50%Needs a human 50%
20432038–2054
6k
$96,600
Family Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1215
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 44%Needs a human 56%
20452041–2058
108k
$244,180
Civil EngineersArchitecture and Engineering · 17-2051
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 59%Needs a human 41%
20422037–2052
368k
$100,840
Facilities ManagersManagement · 11-3013
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 57%Needs a human 43%
20422036–2051
156k
$106,660
ClergyCommunity and Social Service · 21-2011
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 11%AI helps 14%Needs a human 75%
20402036–2050
57k
$60,810
SurveyorsArchitecture and Engineering · 17-1022
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 54%Needs a human 46%
20432038–2057
51k
$75,440
Quality Control AnalystsLife, Physical, and Social Science · 19-4099.01
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 5%AI helps 45%Needs a human 50%
20442038–2059
74k
$62,280
Geothermal Production ManagersManagement · 11-3051.02
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 0%AI helps 52%Needs a human 48%
20422037–2053
246k
$126,060
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1141.04
73↑ saferAI replace? A little.
AI does 2%AI helps 37%Needs a human 61%
20452041–2056
3.4M
$97,550

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