AI Replacement Risk by Industry
AI automation risk rankings for 23 industries covering 1,016+ US occupations. Sorted by average replacement risk — highest threat first.
Office & Administrative
Production & Manufacturing
Food Service
Construction
Transportation
Installation & Maintenance
Agriculture & Forestry
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Healthcare Support
Protective Services
Sales
Legal
Engineering & Architecture
Business & Finance
Science & Research
Technology
Personal Care & Service
Education & Training
Healthcare
Arts, Media & Communications
Management
Community & Social Services
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Which industry is most at risk from AI?
Office & Administrative and Production & Manufacturing are the most at-risk industries, with average AI replacement scores of 83/100 and 80/100 respectively. These sectors include roles like data entry clerks (97/100), billing clerks (95/100), and assemblers (85/100) that involve highly repetitive, rules-based tasks AI can replicate efficiently.
Which industries are safest from AI replacement?
Community & Social Services (27/100), Management (29/100), and Arts, Media & Communications (35/100) have the lowest average AI risk scores. Healthcare (36/100) and Education & Training (40/100) also rank among the most resilient due to their reliance on human empathy, judgment, and physical presence.
Is AI replacing more blue-collar or white-collar jobs?
Both are affected but in different ways. Blue-collar sectors like Production & Manufacturing (80/100 avg) face high risk from physical automation and robotics. White-collar sectors like Office & Administrative (83/100 avg) face high risk from AI software automation. The key distinction is that many manual trades (electricians, plumbers, carpenters) are surprisingly AI-resistant due to their physical complexity and variable environments.
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