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Jobs Where Most Workers Need AI Skills

In these 73 careers, most workers who don't learn AI tools will be replaced by those who do. The jobs aren't disappearing—they're going to people who work smarter with AI.

73
High Risk Jobs
76%
Avg Risk Without AI Skills
22
Industries Affected

Why Workers Without AI Skills Are Being Replaced

  • • Workers using AI complete these 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

Jobs Where Most Need AI Skills (Sorted by Risk)

Forklift OperatorManufacturing & Production
84%76% replace
Delivery CourierTransportation & Logistics
84%76% replace
AuditorFinance & Accounting
82%60% replace
UX/UI DesignerTechnology & IT
82%45% replace
Packaging Machine OperatorManufacturing & Production
82%80% replace
Warehouse Worker / Package HandlerTransportation & Logistics
82%80% replace
Procurement Manager / Purchasing AgentBusiness & Management
82%60% replace
Postal Service Mail CarrierGovernment & Public Administration
82%75% replace
LibrarianEducation & Training
82%55% replace
Office ManagerOffice & Administrative Support
80%50% replace
ActuaryFinance & Accounting
80%50% replace
Sales Representative / SalespersonRetail, Sales & Customer Support
80%55% replace
Advertising ManagerMarketing & Public Relations
80%45% replace
Database AdministratorTechnology & IT
80%60% replace
Quality Control InspectorManufacturing & Production
80%70% replace
Management ConsultantBusiness & Management
80%35% replace
Compensation & Benefits ManagerBusiness & Management
80%45% replace
Rideshare Driver (Uber/Lyft)Gig & Freelance
80%90% replace
Online Tutor / ESL TeacherGig & Freelance
80%40% replace
911 Dispatcher / Emergency Call OperatorPublic Safety & Law Enforcement
80%65% replace
Fast Food WorkerFood Service & Culinary
80%75% replace
Retail MerchandiserRetail, Sales & Customer Support
78%65% replace
Real Estate Agent / RealtorRetail, Sales & Customer Support
78%50% replace
Public Relations Specialist / ManagerMarketing & Public Relations
78%40% replace
Network Administrator / Network EngineerTechnology & IT
78%55% replace
Compliance OfficerLaw & Legal Services
78%45% replace
Production Machine OperatorManufacturing & Production
78%71% replace
Bus Driver / Transit DriverTransportation & Logistics
78%71% replace
Training and Development ManagerBusiness & Management
78%40% replace
Food Delivery CourierGig & Freelance
78%85% replace
Census Field OfficerGovernment & Public Administration
78%70% replace
Delivery Driver (Seasonal)Seasonal & Temporary
78%80% replace
Agricultural Harvest Crew MemberSeasonal & Temporary
78%70% replace
Hotel Front Desk ClerkHospitality & Tourism
78%71% replace
Travel AgentHospitality & Tourism
78%71% replace
Agricultural Laborer / Farm WorkerAgriculture, Environmental & Natural Resources
78%70% replace
Security Guard / Security OfficerPublic Safety & Law Enforcement
78%70% replace
Dishwasher / Kitchen HelperFood Service & Culinary
78%71% replace
Investment Banker / Investment AnalystFinance & Accounting
75%45% replace
Financial Advisor / Wealth ManagerFinance & Accounting
75%40% replace
Account Executive / Corporate SalesRetail, Sales & Customer Support
75%40% replace
Marketing ManagerMarketing & Public Relations
75%35% replace
Data Scientist / AI EngineerTechnology & IT
75%30% replace
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability EngineerTechnology & IT
75%40% replace
Truck Driver / Delivery Truck DriverTransportation & Logistics
75%70% replace
Human Resources ManagerBusiness & Management
75%40% replace
Policy Analyst / Policy AdvisorGovernment & Public Administration
75%40% replace
Drone Operator / UAV PilotMilitary & Defense
75%55% replace
Intelligence Analyst (Military)Military & Defense
75%35% replace
Corporate Trainer / Training InstructorEducation & Training
75%40% replace
Writer / AuthorArts, Media & Entertainment
75%50% replace
PhotographerArts, Media & Entertainment
75%45% replace
Freight DispatcherTransportation & Logistics
73%66% replace
Drafter / CAD DesignerEngineering & Architecture
73%66% replace
Brand ManagerMarketing & Public Relations
72%35% replace
Cloud Computing Engineer (Cloud Architect)Technology & IT
72%35% replace
IT Project ManagerTechnology & IT
72%35% replace
Supply Chain Manager / Logistics ManagerTransportation & Logistics
72%50% replace
Train Operator / Railroad EngineerTransportation & Logistics
72%65% replace
Housekeeper / Hotel Room AttendantHospitality & Tourism
72%60% replace
Miner / Mining TechnicianEnergy & Utilities
72%65% replace
BaristaFood Service & Culinary
72%60% replace
EconomistFinance & Accounting
70%35% replace
Store ManagerRetail, Sales & Customer Support
70%45% replace
Visual Display SpecialistRetail, Sales & Customer Support
70%45% replace
Machine Learning SpecialistTechnology & IT
70%25% replace
Cybersecurity Analyst / Security EngineerTechnology & IT
70%30% replace
Lawyer / AttorneyLaw & Legal Services
70%30% replace
CNC MachinistManufacturing & Production
70%65% replace
Air Traffic ControllerTransportation & Logistics
70%55% replace
Project ManagerBusiness & Management
70%35% replace
Oil & Gas Drilling OperatorEnergy & Utilities
70%60% replace
PharmacistHealthcare & Medical
70%55% replace

High Risk Jobs by Industry

Technology & IT9 high-risk jobs

UX/UI Designer
82%45% replace
Database Administrator
80%60% replace
Network Administrator / Network Engineer
78%55% replace
Data Scientist / AI Engineer
75%30% replace
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
75%40% replace
Cloud Computing Engineer (Cloud Architect)
72%35% replace
IT Project Manager
72%35% replace
Machine Learning Specialist
70%25% replace
Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Engineer
70%30% replace

Transportation & Logistics8 high-risk jobs

Delivery Courier
84%76% replace
Warehouse Worker / Package Handler
82%80% replace
Bus Driver / Transit Driver
78%71% replace
Truck Driver / Delivery Truck Driver
75%70% replace
Freight Dispatcher
73%66% replace
Supply Chain Manager / Logistics Manager
72%50% replace
Train Operator / Railroad Engineer
72%65% replace
Air Traffic Controller
70%55% replace

Retail, Sales & Customer Support6 high-risk jobs

Sales Representative / Salesperson
80%55% replace
Retail Merchandiser
78%65% replace
Real Estate Agent / Realtor
78%50% replace
Account Executive / Corporate Sales
75%40% replace
Store Manager
70%45% replace
Visual Display Specialist
70%45% replace

Business & Management6 high-risk jobs

Procurement Manager / Purchasing Agent
82%60% replace
Management Consultant
80%35% replace
Compensation & Benefits Manager
80%45% replace
Training and Development Manager
78%40% replace
Human Resources Manager
75%40% replace
Project Manager
70%35% replace

Finance & Accounting5 high-risk jobs

Auditor
82%60% replace
Actuary
80%50% replace
Investment Banker / Investment Analyst
75%45% replace
Financial Advisor / Wealth Manager
75%40% replace
Economist
70%35% replace

Manufacturing & Production5 high-risk jobs

Forklift Operator
84%76% replace
Packaging Machine Operator
82%80% replace
Quality Control Inspector
80%70% replace
Production Machine Operator
78%71% replace
CNC Machinist
70%65% replace

Marketing & Public Relations4 high-risk jobs

Advertising Manager
80%45% replace
Public Relations Specialist / Manager
78%40% replace
Marketing Manager
75%35% replace
Brand Manager
72%35% replace

Gig & Freelance3 high-risk jobs

Rideshare Driver (Uber/Lyft)
80%90% replace
Online Tutor / ESL Teacher
80%40% replace
Food Delivery Courier
78%85% replace

Government & Public Administration3 high-risk jobs

Postal Service Mail Carrier
82%75% replace
Census Field Officer
78%70% replace
Policy Analyst / Policy Advisor
75%40% replace

Hospitality & Tourism3 high-risk jobs

Hotel Front Desk Clerk
78%71% replace
Travel Agent
78%71% replace
Housekeeper / Hotel Room Attendant
72%60% replace

Food Service & Culinary3 high-risk jobs

Fast Food Worker
80%75% replace
Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper
78%71% replace
Barista
72%60% replace

Law & Legal Services2 high-risk jobs

Compliance Officer
78%45% replace
Lawyer / Attorney
70%30% replace

Seasonal & Temporary2 high-risk jobs

Delivery Driver (Seasonal)
78%80% replace
Agricultural Harvest Crew Member
78%70% replace

Public Safety & Law Enforcement2 high-risk jobs

911 Dispatcher / Emergency Call Operator
80%65% replace
Security Guard / Security Officer
78%70% replace

Military & Defense2 high-risk jobs

Drone Operator / UAV Pilot
75%55% replace
Intelligence Analyst (Military)
75%35% replace

Energy & Utilities2 high-risk jobs

Miner / Mining Technician
72%65% replace
Oil & Gas Drilling Operator
70%60% replace

Education & Training2 high-risk jobs

Librarian
82%55% replace
Corporate Trainer / Training Instructor
75%40% replace

Arts, Media & Entertainment2 high-risk jobs

Writer / Author
75%50% replace
Photographer
75%45% replace

Office & Administrative Support1 high-risk jobs

Office Manager
80%50% replace

Agriculture, Environmental & Natural Resources1 high-risk jobs

Agricultural Laborer / Farm Worker
78%70% replace

Healthcare & Medical1 high-risk jobs

Pharmacist
70%55% replace

Engineering & Architecture1 high-risk jobs

Drafter / CAD Designer
73%66% replace

Working in a High-Risk Job? Here's What To Do

Upskill Strategically

  • • Learn to work with AI tools in your field
  • • Develop skills AI struggles with (creativity, empathy)
  • • Focus on complex problem-solving abilities
  • • Build interpersonal and leadership skills

Consider Transition

  • • Identify adjacent roles with lower risk
  • • Leverage your domain expertise in new ways
  • • Explore supervisory or training positions
  • • Consider hybrid roles combining AI + human skills

Compare Risk Levels

AI Skills Required (85%+)

9 in 10 workers without AI skills will be replaced.

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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