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 score
43.89
Highest risk job
Scheduler
Safest job
Surgeon
Top Jobs at Risk
| Rank | Job | Risk Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduler | 80.5 |
| 2 | Data Entry Clerk | 80.25 |
| 3 | Call Center Agent | 80.25 |
| 4 | Telemarketer | 80 |
| 5 | Retail Cashier | 78 |
| 6 | Truck Driver | 77 |
| 7 | Court Reporter | 75 |
| 8 | Customer Support Representative | 74.5 |
| 9 | Bookkeeper | 74.25 |
| 10 | Office Clerk | 74 |
| 11 | Proofreader | 73.25 |
| 12 | Accounting Clerk | 73.25 |
| 13 | Delivery Driver | 73 |
| 14 | Paralegal | 72 |
| 15 | Civil Drafter | 72 |
| 16 | Insurance Underwriter | 71.5 |
| 17 | Copywriter | 71 |
| 18 | Taxi Driver | 71 |
| 19 | Customer Support | 70.5 |
| 20 | Translator | 70 |
Safest Jobs
| Rank | Job | Risk Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | 10 |
| 2 | Firefighter | 10 |
| 3 | Governor | 10 |
| 4 | Military Officer | 10.75 |
| 5 | Plumber | 11 |
| 6 | Mayor | 11 |
| 7 | Electrician | 12 |
| 8 | Judge | 12 |
| 9 | Politician | 12 |
| 10 | Therapist | 12.5 |
| 11 | Psychologist | 13.5 |
| 12 | Paramedic | 14 |
| 13 | Diplomat | 14 |
| 14 | Nurse | 15 |
| 15 | Police Officer | 15 |
| 16 | Dentist | 15 |
| 17 | School Counselor | 16 |
| 18 | Athletic Coach | 16 |
| 19 | Veterinarian | 17 |
| 20 | Psychiatrist | 17.5 |
Industry Analysis
| Industry | Average AI Risk | Jobs Analyzed |
|---|---|---|
| Operations | 74.42 | 3 |
| Retail | 61.5 | 2 |
| Media | 60.75 | 6 |
| Logistics | 58.79 | 6 |
| Finance | 58.35 | 15 |
| Marketing | 57.93 | 15 |
| Creative | 52.08 | 9 |
| Technology | 50.57 | 23 |
| Consulting | 49.77 | 11 |
| Entertainment | 45.75 | 6 |
| Transportation | 45.3 | 10 |
| Legal | 42.91 | 8 |
| Agriculture | 42.25 | 4 |
| Environment | 41 | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 40.88 | 8 |
| Real Estate | 39.33 | 3 |
| Energy | 37.33 | 3 |
| Hospitality | 35.06 | 13 |
| Construction | 34.25 | 12 |
| Education | 31.58 | 12 |
| Science | 31.11 | 9 |
| Healthcare | 26.43 | 15 |
| Public Service | 11.92 | 3 |
| Government | 11.75 | 4 |
Biggest Risk Changes (vs 2025)
| Job | Change |
|---|---|
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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.