Is My Job Safe From AI?
Search your occupation and find out exactly how exposed it is to AI disruption. Real Bureau of Labor Statistics data combined with three AI impact scenarios — from worst-case displacement to new opportunities.
Analysis by Nick Kirtley · Inspired by Karpathy's US Job Market Visualizer
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How Is AI Risk for Jobs Calculated?
Each occupation receives an overall AI displacement risk score from 1–10 based on four key dimensions: how routine and codifiable the core tasks are, how much the work depends on physical presence, how strongly human judgment and emotional intelligence feature in day-to-day work, and whether the profession is currently protected by licensing, liability, or regulation.
Salary, employment, and growth projection data comes directly from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook — the most authoritative source of occupational data in the United States. The AI risk analysis reflects current capabilities and expert consensus as of 2025.
Why Three Scenarios?
Nobody knows exactly how AI will develop or how labour markets will respond. History shows that previous technological revolutions (mechanisation, the internet, automation) had wildly different effects than predicted — sometimes destroying jobs, sometimes transforming them, sometimes creating more jobs than they eliminated.
Scenario 1 — AI Eliminates
AI displaces workers without creating comparable replacement roles. Unemployment and inequality rise as automation outpaces adaptation.
Scenario 2 — AI Transforms
Some roles disappear, new ones emerge. Workers who adapt thrive; those who don't face difficulty. Net employment stays roughly stable.
Scenario 3 — AI Creates
AI dramatically expands economic activity, creating new industries and job categories faster than it eliminates existing ones.
Which Jobs Are Most at Risk from AI?
Research consistently shows that jobs involving repetitive, predictable, data-intensive tasks face the highest displacement risk. Customer service representatives, cashiers, and computer programmers score highest in our analysis. Jobs requiring physical dexterity in unpredictable environments (electricians, nurses), complex human judgment, or deep interpersonal trust tend to score lowest.
Importantly, a high risk score doesn't mean a job will disappear — it means the tasks within that job are more susceptible to AI automation. Workers who adapt and augment their skills with AI tools often find their value increases rather than decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will AI take my job?
It depends heavily on your specific role and industry. Most jobs will be transformed by AI rather than entirely eliminated — the key question is whether you can use AI as a tool to increase your own productivity and value.
How reliable is the AI risk score?
The scores represent expert consensus based on current AI capabilities and historical automation patterns. They are inherently uncertain — AI development is fast-moving, and labour markets are complex. Use them as a thinking tool, not a definitive prediction.
What should I do if my job is high risk?
Learn to use AI tools in your field before others do — being the person who bridges human expertise and AI capability is valuable in every profession. Build skills in areas AI struggles with: creativity, complex judgment, human relationships, and physical work.
How often is this data updated?
BLS salary and employment data is updated annually with the release of the new Occupational Outlook Handbook. AI risk analysis is reviewed when significant new AI capabilities are released.