AI Automation Trends
Discover how AI is reshaping the job market, which industries are most affected, and what the future holds for work.
Automation Risk Overview
Distribution of automation risk across 100 analyzed jobs
31
High Risk (70%+)
Jobs with significant automation potential
31% of all jobs
69
Medium Risk (40-69%)
Jobs with moderate automation potential
69% of all jobs
0
Low Risk (<40%)
Jobs with lower automation potential
0% of all jobs
Automation Risk by Industry
How different industries are impacted by AI automation
Management
79% risk 8 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Administrative Services Managers (65%)
• Biofuels Production Managers (65%)
• Architectural and Engineering Managers (75%)
Arts & Media
69% risk 5 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Special Effects Artists and Animators (45%)
• Graphic Designers (68%)
• Art Directors (69%)
Education
63% risk 7 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (44%)
• Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (50%)
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (50%)
Computer & Technology
63% risk 12 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Computer and Information Research Scientists (50%)
• Computer Network Architects (50%)
• Computer Network Support Specialists (50%)
Engineering
63% risk 4 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians (55%)
• Aerospace Engineers (60%)
• Agricultural Engineers (64%)
Administrative Support
62% risk 9 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (50%)
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (50%)
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (50%)
Legal
62% risk 5 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (50%)
• Lawyers (50%)
• Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (50%)
Healthcare
61% risk 10 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Pharmacy Technicians (50%)
• Respiratory Therapists (50%)
• Speech-Language Pathologists (50%)
Business & Financial
59% risk 19 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Budget Analysts (50%)
• Business Continuity Planners (50%)
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (50%)
Sales
55% risk 6 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (50%)
• Retail Salespersons (50%)
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (50%)
Transportation
54% risk 3 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (48%)
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (50%)
• Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (63%)
Other
50% risk 12 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Carpenters (50%)
• Cooks, Restaurant (50%)
• Dental Assistants (50%)
Top AI Tools for Job Automation
Most applicable AI tools across different job categories
Most Versatile Tools
Zapier
Applicable to 20 different task types
36%
compatibility
Microsoft Power Automate
Applicable to 20 different task types
36%
compatibility
ChatGPT
Applicable to 16 different task types
44%
compatibility
Claude
Applicable to 15 different task types
45%
compatibility
GitHub Copilot
Applicable to 15 different task types
59%
compatibility
Category Analysis
administrative
7 tasks analyzed
5.1
avg tools
information processing
7 tasks analyzed
5
avg tools
writing communication
3 tasks analyzed
5
avg tools
interpersonal leadership
5 tasks analyzed
4
avg tools
technical specialized
6 tasks analyzed
4
avg tools
creative design
3 tasks analyzed
4
avg tools
Highest Automation Risk Jobs
#1 Computer Programmers
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications t...
95%
risk
#2 Human Resources Specialists
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May per...
90%
risk
#3 Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, y...
88%
risk
#4 Financial Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securitie...
88%
risk
#5 Medical and Health Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, m...
88%
risk
#6 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching...
88%
risk
#7 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current...
87%
risk
#8 Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alte...
87%
risk
#9 Advertising and Promotions Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collate...
85%
risk
#10 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily en...
85%
risk
Lowest Automation Risk Jobs
#1 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, ...
44%
risk
#2 Special Effects Artists and Animators
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other elec...
45%
risk
#3 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air c...
48%
risk
#4 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete....
50%
risk
#5 Budget Analysts
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with proced...
50%
risk
#6 Business Continuity Planners
Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strate...
50%
risk
#7 Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and co...
50%
risk
#8 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May...
50%
risk
#9 Compliance Officers
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and r...
50%
risk
#10 Computer and Information Research Scientists
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists,...
50%
risk
Key Insights
31%
High Risk Jobs
Of analyzed jobs have 70%+ automation potential, requiring immediate adaptation
33
Shared Tasks
Tasks appear across multiple job types, enabling career transitions
20
AI Tools Available
Different AI tools can automate or enhance various job tasks
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