Jobs in arts, entertainment, and recreation have an average Still needs a human score of 75.3 out of 100 (higher is safer), 1.3 points above the average for all jobs of 74.0 and 17th of 37 among the sectors (1st is least exposed). The largest job here is amusement and recreation attendants (301,000 workers, 77/100 ↑ safer), and of the jobs more common here than across the economy, customer service representatives is the most exposed (51/100 ↑ safer).
75.3/100↑ safer
5.0%
19.1%
+5.7%
How the work here could shift
The share of workers in this sector whose job would sit in each band, from today to 2060.
Today
29%
of workers in this sector are in jobs that mostly need a person (our top band, Nah.)
0% are in jobs AI could largely do (Largely.)
By 2045
6%
of workers in this sector would still be in jobs that mostly need a person (our top band, Nah.)
56% would be in jobs AI could largely do (Largely.)
By 2060
6%
of workers in this sector would still be in jobs that mostly need a person (our top band, Nah.)
90% would be in jobs AI could largely do (Largely.)
Each job's score moves towards the bottom band (Largely: AI could largely do the job) by the year it could be largely automated, slowly at first and faster later, as adoption usually goes. Each job is run as ten scenarios across its replacement range, so every figure mixes early and late outcomes. The model stops at 2060. How the timeline works
Will AI replace the job?Largely.Mostly.Partly.A little.Nah.
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| Year | Largely | Mostly | Partly | A little | Nah |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today (2026) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 65.6% | 29.4% |
| 2030 | 0.0% | 2.0% | 19.7% | 63.9% | 14.4% |
| 2035 | 10.2% | 17.4% | 36.2% | 29.9% | 6.3% |
| 2040 | 29.0% | 31.8% | 26.3% | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2045 | 55.8% | 25.7% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2050 | 72.1% | 17.5% | 0.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2055 | 86.7% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2060 | 89.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 6.1% |
The largest jobs in arts, entertainment, and recreation
| # | Job | Still needs a human | Evidence | Could be largely automated | Workers in the sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 77↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2042–2060+ | 300,500 |
| 2 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 78↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2043–2060+ | 223,500 |
| 3 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 88↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2046–2060+ | 104,200 |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | 79↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2044–2060+ | 94,600 |
| 5 | General and Operations Managers | 72↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2036–2051 | 84,800 |
| 6 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | 60↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2035–2047 | 69,900 |
| 7 | Coaches and Scouts | 76↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2037–2054 | 66,800 |
| 8 | Customer Service Representatives | 51↑ saferAI replace? Partly. | D | 2034–2041 | 62,300 |
| 9 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 84↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2042–2060+ | 56,800 |
| 10 | Bartenders | 83↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2044–2060+ | 52,500 |
Common jobs here that AI can do most of
| # | Job | Still needs a human | Evidence | Could be largely automated | Workers in the sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Customer Service Representatives | 51↑ saferAI replace? Partly. | D | 2034–2041 | 62,300 |
| 2 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 54↑ saferAI replace? Partly.workers of 2 related jobs | D | 2034–2042 | 19,400 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 54↑ saferAI replace? Partly. | D | 2034–2042 | 32,800 |
| 4 | Writers and Authors | 56↑ saferAI replace? Partly.workers of 2 related jobs | D | 2036–2044 | 6,400 |
| 5 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | 60↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2035–2047 | 69,900 |
| 6 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 60↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2035–2046 | 17,700 |
| 7 | Human Resources Specialists | 61↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2035–2045 | 8,800 |
| 8 | Public Relations Specialists | 61↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2036–2045 | 10,200 |
| 9 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 61↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2035–2047 | 22,700 |
| 10 | Graphic Designers | 62↑ saferAI replace? A little. | D | 2036–2047 | 4,400 |
Common jobs here that most need a human
| # | Job | Still needs a human | Evidence | Could be largely automated | Workers in the sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 88↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2046–2060+ | 104,200 |
| 2 | Dishwashers | 88↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2045–2060+ | 15,000 |
| 3 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 88↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2047–2060+ | 9,100 |
| 4 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 86↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2046–2060+ | 49,200 |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 86↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2045–2060+ | 19,400 |
| 6 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 85↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2046–2060+ | 4,300 |
| 7 | Food Preparation Workers | 85↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2044–2060+ | 9,200 |
| 8 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.workers of 2 related jobs | D | 2044–2060+ | 30,300 |
| 9 | Dancers | 84↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2038–2060+ | 5,100 |
| 10 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 84↑ saferAI replace? Nah. | D | 2042–2060+ | 56,800 |
How this is worked out
- The average weights every job's Still needs a human score by how many people do it in this sector, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' industry employment data. Jobs cover 98.0% of the sector's employment.
- Job scores are national: an accountant in retail scores the same as an accountant anywhere. The sector figure reflects its mix of jobs, not how its employers use AI; the Census figure shows that.