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Jobs Where AI Skills Are Now Required

In these 46 careers, 9 out of 10 workers who don't learn AI tools will lose their jobs to those who do. The jobs aren't disappearing—they're going to people who work smarter with AI. Start learning AI tools now.

46
Critical Risk Jobs
89%
Avg Displacement
73%
Avg Replacement
15
Industries

Why Workers Without AI Skills Are Being Replaced

  • • Workers using AI complete tasks 40-60% faster
  • • Companies are hiring AI-equipped workers over traditional candidates
  • • AI-literate employees deliver higher quality output
  • • The skill gap is widening every month
  • • Those who adapt now will lead; those who wait will be left behind

Jobs Requiring AI Skills Now (Sorted by Risk Level)

Data Entry ClerkOffice & Administrative Support
98%98% replace
TelemarketerRetail, Sales & Customer Support
96%95% replace
Virtual AssistantOffice & Administrative Support
95%80% replace
BookkeeperFinance & Accounting
95%90% replace
Bank TellerFinance & Accounting
94%90% replace
Cashier / Checkout ClerkRetail, Sales & Customer Support
94%95% replace
Administrative Assistant / SecretaryOffice & Administrative Support
92%80% replace
Office Clerk / File ClerkOffice & Administrative Support
92%85% replace
Mail ClerkOffice & Administrative Support
92%85% replace
Tax Preparer / Tax SpecialistFinance & Accounting
92%80% replace
Customer Service RepresentativeRetail, Sales & Customer Support
92%90% replace
Content Marketer / CopywriterMarketing & Public Relations
92%60% replace
Legal SecretaryLaw & Legal Services
92%75% replace
Tax Preparer (Seasonal)Seasonal & Temporary
92%75% replace
Scheduler / Appointment CoordinatorOffice & Administrative Support
90%85% replace
Insurance UnderwriterFinance & Accounting
90%80% replace
Retail Sales Associate / CashierRetail, Sales & Customer Support
90%85% replace
Market Research AnalystMarketing & Public Relations
90%65% replace
Digital Marketing SpecialistMarketing & Public Relations
90%55% replace
IT Support Specialist / Help Desk TechnicianTechnology & IT
90%80% replace
Paralegal / Legal AssistantLaw & Legal Services
90%70% replace
Court ReporterLaw & Legal Services
90%85% replace
Freelance Writer / Content CreatorGig & Freelance
90%55% replace
Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateSeasonal & Temporary
90%85% replace
Textile Worker / Sewing Machine OperatorManufacturing & Production
89%80% replace
Taxi Driver / Rideshare DriverTransportation & Logistics
89%80% replace
Reservation AgentHospitality & Tourism
89%80% replace
ReceptionistOffice & Administrative Support
88%80% replace
Loan OfficerFinance & Accounting
88%75% replace
Web DeveloperTechnology & IT
88%65% replace
Business AnalystBusiness & Management
88%55% replace
Freelance Graphic DesignerGig & Freelance
88%50% replace
Medical Laboratory TechnologistHealthcare & Medical
88%70% replace
Grant WriterSocial Services & Non-Profit
88%55% replace
Graphic DesignerArts, Media & Entertainment
88%55% replace
Executive AssistantOffice & Administrative Support
85%55% replace
Accountant / CPAFinance & Accounting
85%65% replace
Financial AnalystFinance & Accounting
85%60% replace
Social Media ManagerMarketing & Public Relations
85%50% replace
Software Developer / Software EngineerTechnology & IT
85%55% replace
Mobile Application DeveloperTechnology & IT
85%60% replace
Notary PublicLaw & Legal Services
85%75% replace
Factory Assembly Line WorkerManufacturing & Production
85%85% replace
Human Resources Specialist / RecruiterBusiness & Management
85%50% replace
Personal Shopper (Instacart)Gig & Freelance
85%75% replace
Radiologic TechnologistHealthcare & Medical
85%60% replace

Critical Risk Jobs by Industry

Office & Administrative Support8 critical-risk jobs

Data Entry Clerk
98%98% replace
Virtual Assistant
95%80% replace
Administrative Assistant / Secretary
92%80% replace
Office Clerk / File Clerk
92%85% replace
Mail Clerk
92%85% replace
Scheduler / Appointment Coordinator
90%85% replace
Receptionist
88%80% replace
Executive Assistant
85%55% replace

Finance & Accounting7 critical-risk jobs

Bookkeeper
95%90% replace
Bank Teller
94%90% replace
Tax Preparer / Tax Specialist
92%80% replace
Insurance Underwriter
90%80% replace
Loan Officer
88%75% replace
Accountant / CPA
85%65% replace
Financial Analyst
85%60% replace

Retail, Sales & Customer Support4 critical-risk jobs

Telemarketer
96%95% replace
Cashier / Checkout Clerk
94%95% replace
Customer Service Representative
92%90% replace
Retail Sales Associate / Cashier
90%85% replace

Marketing & Public Relations4 critical-risk jobs

Content Marketer / Copywriter
92%60% replace
Market Research Analyst
90%65% replace
Digital Marketing Specialist
90%55% replace
Social Media Manager
85%50% replace

Technology & IT4 critical-risk jobs

IT Support Specialist / Help Desk Technician
90%80% replace
Web Developer
88%65% replace
Software Developer / Software Engineer
85%55% replace
Mobile Application Developer
85%60% replace

Law & Legal Services4 critical-risk jobs

Legal Secretary
92%75% replace
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
90%70% replace
Court Reporter
90%85% replace
Notary Public
85%75% replace

Gig & Freelance3 critical-risk jobs

Freelance Writer / Content Creator
90%55% replace
Freelance Graphic Designer
88%50% replace
Personal Shopper (Instacart)
85%75% replace

Manufacturing & Production2 critical-risk jobs

Textile Worker / Sewing Machine Operator
89%80% replace
Factory Assembly Line Worker
85%85% replace

Business & Management2 critical-risk jobs

Business Analyst
88%55% replace
Human Resources Specialist / Recruiter
85%50% replace

Seasonal & Temporary2 critical-risk jobs

Tax Preparer (Seasonal)
92%75% replace
Seasonal Retail Sales Associate
90%85% replace

Healthcare & Medical2 critical-risk jobs

Medical Laboratory Technologist
88%70% replace
Radiologic Technologist
85%60% replace

Transportation & Logistics1 critical-risk jobs

Taxi Driver / Rideshare Driver
89%80% replace

Hospitality & Tourism1 critical-risk jobs

Reservation Agent
89%80% replace

Social Services & Non-Profit1 critical-risk jobs

Grant Writer
88%55% replace

Arts, Media & Entertainment1 critical-risk jobs

Graphic Designer
88%55% replace

Critical Risk Career? Act NOW

Immediate (0-6 months)

  • • Start learning AI tools in your field TODAY
  • • Research adjacent roles with lower risk
  • • Update your resume with transferable skills
  • • Begin networking in your target industry

Short-term (6-12 months)

  • • Complete certification in a related field
  • • Build a portfolio of transferable work
  • • Apply for transitional roles
  • • Consider supervisory/training positions

Career Pivot (12+ months)

  • • Target roles in AI-resistant industries
  • • Develop human-centric skills (empathy, creativity)
  • • Consider entrepreneurship opportunities
  • • Build expertise AI cannot replicate

Compare Risk Levels

Most Need AI Skills (70-84%)

Most workers will need AI skills to stay competitive.

AI Skills Give You an Edge (40-69%)

Workers with AI skills are getting ahead faster.

Human Skills Dominate (<40%)

These roles rely on skills AI can't replicate.

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