Jobs AI can't replace yet

No job is fully AI-proof. These are the jobs we score, ranked by how much of their working time still needs a person today, with a page for each showing which responsibilities those are.

267 jobs · scores version 0.8.5, updated November 10, 2026

Rank	Job	AI could take on	Needs a person	Median pay
1	Oral surgeon	6%	94%	$352,220
2	Forklift operator	8%	92%	$46,420
3	Psychiatric technician	8%	92%	$45,130
4	Firefighter	9%	91%	$59,280
5	Home health aide	9%	91%	$35,800
6	Professional athlete	9%	91%	$66,710
7	Housekeeper	10%	90%	$35,510
8	Ironworker	10%	90%	$62,780
9	Metal fabricator	10%	90%	$51,330
10	Paramedic	10%	90%	$60,600
11	Freight handler	13%	87%	$40,240
12	Marriage and family therapist	13%	87%	$66,940
13	Nursing assistant	13%	87%	$42,260
14	Aircraft mechanic	14%	86%	$79,870
15	Anesthesiologist	14%	86%	$391,490
16	Construction laborer	15%	85%	$47,120
17	Dentist	15%	85%	$170,950
18	Electrician	15%	85%	$63,190
19	Janitor	15%	85%	$36,840
20	Orthopedic surgeon	15%	85%	$358,550
21	Psychiatric aide	15%	85%	$44,910
22	Air traffic controller	16%	84%	$148,080
23	Childcare worker	16%	84%	$34,980
24	Food prep worker	16%	84%	$35,320
25	Licensed practical nurse	16%	84%	$64,400
26	Machinery maintenance worker	16%	84%	$60,850
27	Security guard	16%	84%	$38,020
28	Tower technician	16%	84%	$63,520
29	Welder	16%	84%	$53,750
30	Heavy equipment mechanic	17%	83%	$65,510
31	Production helper	17%	83%	$39,070
32	Restaurant cook	17%	83%	$37,390
33	Valve technician	17%	83%	$74,340
34	Veterinarian	17%	83%	$130,100
35	Auto mechanic	18%	82%	$50,620
36	Fast food worker	18%	82%	$31,200
37	Psychiatrist	18%	82%	$281,870
38	Veterinary technician	18%	82%	$47,380
39	Airline pilot	19%	81%	$232,140
40	Cardiologist	19%	81%	$496,010
41	ER doctor	19%	81%	$335,550
42	Exercise trainer	19%	81%	$47,160
43	Carpenter	20%	80%	$60,580
44	Occupational therapy assistant	20%	80%	$72,300
45	Physical therapist	20%	80%	$102,760
46	Server	20%	80%	$35,230
47	Electronics assembler	21%	79%	$45,930
48	Mental health counselor	21%	79%	$60,320
49	Building inspector	22%	78%	$74,690
50	Occupational therapist	22%	78%	$100,330
51	Personal care aide	22%	78%	$35,800
52	Product demonstrator	22%	78%	$39,320
53	Security and fire alarm installer	22%	78%	$60,070
54	Truck driver	22%	78%	$58,640
55	Warehouse stocker	22%	78%	$37,330
56	Social worker	23%	77%	$59,550
57	Avionics technician	24%	76%	$82,280
58	Gas station attendant	24%	76%	$35,670
59	Maintenance worker	24%	76%	$49,590
60	Tool and die maker	25%	75%	$64,050
61	Industrial machinery mechanic	26%	74%	$64,520
62	Internist	26%	74%	$256,560
63	Machinist	26%	74%	$58,750
64	Medical lab technologist	26%	74%	$62,930
65	Substance abuse counselor	26%	74%	$60,320
66	Veterinary assistant	26%	74%	$38,150
67	Civil engineer	27%	73%	$100,840
68	Non-destructive testing technician	27%	73%	$78,350
69	Physician assistant	27%	73%	$135,880
70	Registered nurse	27%	73%	$97,550
71	Semiconductor technician	27%	73%	$51,430
72	Dental assistant	28%	72%	$48,070
73	Mental health social worker	28%	72%	$60,280
74	Psychologist	28%	72%	$100,580
75	Chef	29%	71%	$62,470
76	Clergy	29%	71%	$60,810
77	CNC machine operator	29%	71%	$50,690
78	Community health worker	29%	71%	$51,850
79	Elementary school teacher	29%	71%	$63,970
80	Model	29%	71%	$48,470
81	Team assembler	29%	71%	$44,650
82	Aerospace engineering technician	30%	70%	$82,890
83	Nurse practitioner	30%	70%	$132,300
84	Radiologist	30%	70%	$420,860
85	Delivery driver	31%	69%	$44,860
86	Healthcare social worker	31%	69%	$67,880
87	Lawyer	31%	69%	$159,670
88	Pharmacist	31%	69%	$140,910
89	Sports coach	31%	69%	$47,320
90	Visual merchandiser	31%	69%	$39,390
91	Family doctor	32%	68%	$244,180
92	Social services manager	32%	68%	$80,390
93	Cashier	33%	67%	$32,880
94	Chief executive	34%	66%	$213,990
95	Medical assistant	34%	66%	$45,690
96	Occupational health and safety specialist	34%	66%	$90,150
97	Rehabilitation counselor	34%	66%	$46,850
98	Retail salesperson	35%	65%	$35,410
99	Electronics repair technician	36%	64%	$74,090
100	Radiologic technologist	36%	64%	$80,110
101	Security supervisor	36%	64%	$55,940
102	Detective	37%	63%	$93,790
103	Human services assistant	37%	63%	$45,930
104	Maintenance supervisor	37%	63%	$79,860
105	Mechatronics technician	37%	63%	$73,900
106	Administrative services manager	38%	62%	$114,130
107	Construction supervisor	38%	62%	$79,920
108	Transportation inspector	38%	62%	$92,100
109	College administrator	39%	61%	$104,590
110	Food service manager	39%	61%	$69,390
111	Healthcare administrator	39%	61%	$123,860
112	Labor relations specialist	39%	61%	$95,420
113	Production supervisor	39%	61%	$74,450
114	Fine artist	40%	60%	$55,490
115	HR manager	40%	60%	$149,280
116	Medical scientist	40%	60%	$103,410
117	Photographer	40%	60%	$44,660
118	Set designer	40%	60%	$75,240
119	Construction manager	41%	59%	$114,990
120	Pharmacy technician	41%	59%	$45,750
121	Property manager	41%	59%	$69,990
122	Biological technician	42%	58%	$57,510
123	Fashion designer	42%	58%	$80,960
124	Financial advisor	42%	58%	$105,070
125	Management consultant	42%	58%	$101,860
126	Retail sales supervisor	42%	58%	$48,520
127	Airfield operations specialist	43%	57%	$56,850
128	Engineering manager	43%	57%	$171,270
129	Public relations manager	43%	57%	$146,910
130	Quality control inspector	43%	57%	$48,570
131	Sales manager	43%	57%	$148,270
132	Sales supervisor	43%	57%	$87,520
133	Actuary	44%	56%	$130,000
134	Advertising manager	44%	56%	$133,660
135	AV technician	44%	56%	$58,100
136	Dietitian	44%	56%	$76,400
137	Electrical engineering technician	44%	56%	$78,190
138	Entertainment and recreation manager	44%	56%	$79,520
139	Financial manager	44%	56%	$166,570
140	General manager	44%	56%	$105,770
141	Real estate agent	44%	56%	$52,830
142	Emergency management director	45%	55%	$93,330
143	Facilities manager	45%	55%	$106,660
144	Solar engineer	45%	55%	$122,930
145	Vocational teacher	45%	55%	$63,820
146	Architect	46%	54%	$99,280
147	Buyer	46%	54%	$77,710
148	Office manager	46%	54%	$69,500
149	Patient representative	46%	54%	$50,290
150	Photonics engineer	46%	54%	$122,930
151	Producer or director	46%	54%	$90,360
152	Brownfield redevelopment specialist	47%	53%	$141,900
153	Chemical engineer	47%	53%	$125,040
154	Compensation and benefits manager	47%	53%	$149,230
155	Food service supervisor	47%	53%	$44,080
156	Industrial designer	47%	53%	$83,910
157	IT manager	47%	53%	$175,140
158	Logistics manager	47%	53%	$107,230
159	Marketing manager	47%	53%	$166,790
160	Natural sciences manager	47%	53%	$167,220
161	Advertising sales agent	48%	52%	$64,820
162	Event planner	48%	52%	$61,160
163	Health and safety engineer	48%	52%	$115,160
164	Production manager	48%	52%	$126,060
165	Sales engineer	48%	52%	$124,900
166	Sales representative	48%	52%	$72,080
167	Art director	49%	51%	$114,850
168	Claims adjuster	49%	51%	$78,000
169	Environmental scientist	49%	51%	$82,220
170	Interior designer	49%	51%	$67,190
171	Materials engineer	49%	51%	$112,860
172	Aerospace engineer	50%	50%	$134,960
173	Biologist	50%	50%	$98,920
174	Concierge	50%	50%	$38,950
175	Economist	50%	50%	$124,720
176	Environmental engineer	50%	50%	$107,110
177	Industrial engineer	50%	50%	$102,440
178	Logistician	50%	50%	$82,320
179	Stockbroker	50%	50%	$78,660
180	Archivist	51%	49%	$64,550
181	Compensation and benefits specialist	51%	49%	$78,210
182	Nuclear engineer	51%	49%	$133,970
183	Paralegal	51%	49%	$62,890
184	Project manager	51%	49%	$102,320
185	Purchasing manager	51%	49%	$148,080
186	Electrical engineer	52%	48%	$120,630
187	IT project manager	52%	48%	$116,580
188	Receptionist	52%	48%	$38,010
189	Accountant	53%	47%	$83,680
190	Compliance manager	53%	47%	$141,900
191	Energy engineer	53%	47%	$122,930
192	Mechanical engineer	53%	47%	$104,110
193	Mechatronics engineer	53%	47%	$122,930
194	PR and communications specialist	53%	47%	$74,750
195	Purchasing agent	53%	47%	$77,710
196	Reservation agent	53%	47%	$44,390
197	Shipping and receiving clerk	53%	47%	$45,260
198	Tax examiner	53%	47%	$62,370
199	Training and development manager	53%	47%	$133,000
200	HR specialist or recruiter	54%	46%	$75,940
201	Instructional coordinator	54%	46%	$77,440
202	Journalist	54%	46%	$62,200
203	Loan officer	54%	46%	$76,690
204	Animator	55%	45%	$102,030
205	Corporate trainer	55%	45%	$69,280
206	Electronics engineer	55%	45%	$130,220
207	Financial analyst	55%	45%	$102,740
208	Robotics engineer	55%	45%	$122,930
209	Electrical drafter	56%	44%	$76,870
210	Budget analyst	57%	43%	$91,640
211	Customer service representative	57%	43%	$44,770
212	Medical administrative assistant	57%	43%	$45,930
213	Insurance underwriter	58%	42%	$81,370
214	Office clerk	58%	42%	$45,010
215	Computer research scientist	59%	41%	$140,300
216	Editor	59%	41%	$77,920
217	Regulatory affairs manager	59%	41%	$141,900
218	Service sales representative	59%	41%	$69,990
219	Tax preparer	59%	41%	$54,920
220	Health information technologist	60%	40%	$68,020
221	Judicial law clerk	60%	40%	$64,920
222	Mechanical drafter	60%	40%	$71,550
223	Video editor	60%	40%	$75,420
224	Compliance officer	61%	39%	$80,730
225	Financial risk specialist	61%	39%	$117,330
226	Graphic designer	61%	39%	$62,960
227	IT support specialist	61%	39%	$61,860
228	Marketing specialist	61%	39%	$78,760
229	Credit analyst	62%	38%	$83,510
230	HR assistant	62%	38%	$50,610
231	Information security engineer	62%	38%	$116,580
232	Computer hardware engineer	63%	37%	$161,740
233	Cybersecurity analyst	63%	37%	$129,180
234	Digital forensics analyst	63%	37%	$116,580
235	Executive assistant	63%	37%	$76,590
236	Network engineer	63%	37%	$134,050
237	Production clerk	63%	37%	$59,650
238	Network support specialist	64%	36%	$76,220
239	Quantitative analyst	64%	36%	$81,100
240	Travel agent	64%	36%	$50,160
241	Secretary	65%	35%	$47,540
242	Research assistant	66%	34%	$61,990
243	File clerk	67%	33%	$43,600
244	Legal secretary	67%	33%	$55,570
245	Billing clerk	68%	32%	$48,500
246	Court clerk	68%	32%	$48,700
247	Data analyst	68%	32%	$120,230
248	Network administrator	68%	32%	$99,130
249	Web designer	68%	32%	$104,000
250	Systems analyst	69%	31%	$105,850
251	Systems architect	69%	31%	$116,580
252	Penetration tester	70%	30%	$116,580
253	Data scientist	71%	29%	$120,230
254	Technical writer	71%	29%	$90,390
255	Telemarketer	72%	28%	$35,450
256	Bookkeeping clerk	73%	27%	$50,670
257	CNC programmer	73%	27%	$68,120
258	Content writer	74%	26%	$76,910
259	Physicist	74%	26%	$172,250
260	Database architect	75%	25%	$139,500
261	QA tester	79%	21%	$104,300
262	Web developer	79%	21%	$92,650
263	Computer programmer	83%	17%	$100,390
264	Mathematician	85%	15%	$126,710
265	Data entry clerk	86%	14%	$41,340
266	Proofreader	89%	11%	$51,120
267	Junior software developer	100%	0%	$105,210

The share of a typical version of each job's working time, weighted by how much of the job each responsibility takes up. These numbers show what AI could take on today, not what most companies have done: the U.S. Census Bureau found 19.8% of businesses were using AI as of May 2026.

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