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AI Job Risk Report 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the global workforce.

The AI Job Risk Report analyzes hundreds of professions and evaluates their likelihood of automation based on recent technological developments and industry trends.

This report summarizes the current state of AI automation risk across the labor market.

Jobs Analyzed

204

Average AI Risk

44.87

Highest risk job

Scheduler

Safest job

Surgeon

Top Jobs at Risk

RankJobRisk Score
1 Scheduler 86.64
2 Call Center Agent 84.18
3 Customer Support Representative 81.14
4 Data Entry Clerk 81.09
5 Telemarketer 80.86
6 Office Clerk 78.45
7 Retail Cashier 78.23
8 Software Tester 77.77
9 Copywriter 77.18
10 Customer Support 77.14
11 Truck Driver 77
12 Bookkeeper 76.27
13 Administrative Assistant 76.18
14 Court Reporter 75.82
15 Accounting Clerk 75.27
16 Data Analyst 74.86
17 Proofreader 74.45
18 Content Writer 74.23
19 Paralegal 73.36
20 Receptionist 73.23

Safest Jobs

RankJobRisk Score
1 Surgeon 10
2 Firefighter 10
3 Governor 10
4 Military Officer 10.45
5 Plumber 11
6 Mayor 11
7 Therapist 11.27
8 Judge 11.68
9 Electrician 11.73
10 Politician 12
11 Psychologist 12.27
12 Paramedic 14
13 Diplomat 14
14 Police Officer 14.45
15 Nurse 15
16 Dentist 15
17 School Counselor 16
18 Athletic Coach 16
19 Psychiatrist 16.27
20 Veterinarian 17

Industry Analysis

IndustryAverage AI RiskJobs Analyzed
Operations 80.42 3
Media 62.58 6
Marketing 61.77 15
Retail 61.73 2
Logistics 59.24 6
Finance 59.12 15
Creative 54.27 9
Technology 52.56 23
Consulting 51.05 11
Entertainment 47.18 6
Transportation 45.27 10
Legal 42.99 8
Agriculture 42.25 4
Manufacturing 41.17 8
Environment 40.94 4
Real Estate 39.33 3
Energy 37.38 3
Hospitality 35.62 13
Construction 34.28 12
Education 31.73 12
Science 31.54 9
Healthcare 26.22 15
Government 11.75 4
Public Service 11.64 3

Biggest Risk Changes (vs 2025)

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Methodology

The AI Job Risk Index evaluates automation risk using AI analysis of technological trends, automation capabilities, and job task characteristics.

The ranking is updated weekly and summarized annually in this report.

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