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50 Jobs Most Likely to Be Automated by AI

50 Jobs Most Likely to Be Automated by AI

As AI technology advances, its potential to automate tasks across a wide range of professions is becoming increasingly clear. A16z has analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2023 to identify the top 50 roles where AI could perform 50% or more of the tasks.

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The potential for AI copilots and agents spans a wide range of professions. A study by OpenAI and the University of Pennsylvania found that with access to an LLM, about 15% of all worker tasks in the U.S. could be completed significantly faster at the same level of quality. This percentage increases to between 47% and 56% when incorporating software and tooling built on top of LLMs. Read the full study here.


Inspired by recent research, A16z analyzed U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2023 to identify the top 50 jobs where AI could perform 50% or more of tasks. Here is the full list:


VerticalBLS TitleTotal Employment
ArchitectureArchitects (exc. Landscape and Naval), Architectural and Civil Drafters222,240
Construction & Mfg.Construction Managers329,190
Construction & Mfg.Cost Estimators220,970
Construction & Mfg.Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks393,980
FinanceSecurities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents479,630
FinanceFinancial and Investment Analysts325,220
FinanceLoan Officers, Interviewers, and Clerks525,030
FinancePersonal Financial Advisors272,190
HealthcareMedical Assistants, Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, & Record Specialists1,698,230
HealthcareDental & Veterinary Assistants486,460
HospitalityMeeting, Convention, and Event Planners122,130
HospitalityFood Service Managers246,070
InsuranceInsurance Sales Agents457,510
InsuranceInsurance Claims Underwriters, Examiners, Investigators, and Clerks636,740
LogisticsShipping, Receiving, Inventory, Cargo, and Freight Clerks949,340
LogisticsTransportation, Storage, Distribution Managers, and Dispatchers404,870
Prof ServicesLawyers731,340
Prof ServicesParalegals, Legal Assistants, and Legal Secretaries507,680
Prof ServicesAccountants and Auditors + Tax Preparers1,517,420
Prof ServicesManagement Analysts838,140
Real EstateProperty, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers284,120
Real EstateReal Estate Sales Agents197,720
Real Estate/AutomotiveCounter and Rental Clerks (Auto & Real Estate)390,300
TravelHotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks263,800
TravelTravel Agents, Travel Guides, Ticket Agents, Concierges, Travel Clerks265,300
FunctionBLS TitleTotal Employment
CFOFinancial Managers787,340
CFOBilling and Posting Clerks430,220
CFOBookkeeping and Accounting Clerks1,501,910
CFOProcurement Clerks + Purchasing Managers139,910
CFOBill and Account Collectors190,910
ComplianceCompliance Officers383,620
DesignGraphic Designers212,720
DesignWeb and Digital Interface Designers and Developers196,410
HRPayroll and Timekeeping Clerks157,230
HRHuman Resources Specialists (Recruiting, Benefits, etc.)995,820
HRHuman Resources Managers200,600
HRHuman Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping101,440
ITComputer Support Specialists914,100
ITComputer and Information Systems Managers592,600
MarketingMarket Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists846,370
MarketingAdvertising Sales Agents & Telemarketers189,680
OpsSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1,785,430
OpsReceptionists and Information Clerks1,003,820
OpsProject Management Specialists947,630
OpsExecutive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants483,570
OpsData Entry Keyers154,230
OpsCustomer Service Representatives2,858,710
SalesSales Managers575,880
SalesSales Development Representatives (SDR) - Wholesale, Manuf, Software (excl. Financial Services)2,742,720
SoftwareSoftware Developers and Testers1,859,920


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If you’re in one of these roles that could be AI-automated, here are the top 3 things you can do right now:


πŸ‘‰ Learn and Adapt: Start exploring AI tools relevant to your industry. There are plenty of AI copilots and task automators that can enhance your day-to-day work.

πŸ‘‰ Reskill and Upskill: Focus on skills that are complementary to AI, like creative problem solving, strategy, and emotional intelligence, which AI tools are not as capable of handling.

πŸ‘‰ Leverage Automation: Identify repetitive tasks in your workflow that could be automated by AI tools, and start integrating those into your process to free up time for more high-value work.

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