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Childcare Workers
AUTOMATION RISK
32%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$27,490
or $13.22 hourly
VOLUME
438,520
as of 2021
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
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Assisting and Caring for Others (80)
Social Perceptiveness (56)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (19)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '19.4%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that there is very little chance of this occupation being replaced by robots/AI. However, the automation risk level we have generated suggests a higher chance of automation: a 32% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Childcare Workers' job openings is expected to rise 6.5% by 2031
'Childcare Workers' is expected to be a fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Childcare Workers' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Childcare Workers' was $27,490, or $13.22 hourly
'Childcare Workers' are paid 39.9% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as childcare workers?
As of 2021 there were 438,520 people employed as Childcare Workers within the United States.
This represents around 0.31% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 321 people are employed as Childcare Workers.
Job description
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
SOC Code: 39-9011.00
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