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LOWEST PAID JOBS WITH HIGHEST AUTOMATION RISK

Jobs with a median salary of under $35,000 and an automation risk over 50%, ranked by automation risk (highest first).

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Occupation
Median wage (US)
Projected growth
(by 2031)
Risk
Voted
risk
Job score
1. Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Median Annual Wage (US):
33,990
Projected growth (by 2031):
-15.1%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
75%
Job score:
1.1/10
2. Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,630
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.8%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
63%
Job score:
1.4/10
3. Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,900
Projected growth (by 2031):
-1.8%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
77%
Job score:
1.2/10
4. Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Median Annual Wage (US):
30,020
Projected growth (by 2031):
-12.4%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
77%
Job score:
0.8/10
5. Medical Transcriptionists
Median Annual Wage (US):
30,100
Projected growth (by 2031):
-6.5%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
75%
Job score:
1.4/10
6. Sewing Machine Operators
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,690
Projected growth (by 2031):
-8.3%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
69%
Job score:
1.3/10
7. Motion Picture Projectionists
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,350
Projected growth (by 2031):
40.3%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
76%
Job score:
2.5/10
8. Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Median Annual Wage (US):
32,550
Projected growth (by 2031):
-6.8%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
86%
Job score:
1.4/10
9. Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,680
Projected growth (by 2031):
-9.6%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
81%
Job score:
0.8/10
10. Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
Median Annual Wage (US):
30,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
-28.4%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
63%
Job score:
1.0/10
11. Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,960
Projected growth (by 2031):
-12.2%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
72%
Job score:
0.8/10
12. Packers and Packagers, Hand
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,940
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.3%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
72%
Job score:
2.0/10
13. Telemarketers
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,910
Projected growth (by 2031):
-18.2%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
91%
Job score:
0.8/10
14. Helpers--Production Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
30,000
Projected growth (by 2031):
-8%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
73%
Job score:
1.4/10
15. Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Median Annual Wage (US):
30,150
Projected growth (by 2031):
-24%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
88%
Job score:
0.8/10
16. Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Median Annual Wage (US):
31,450
Projected growth (by 2031):
-5.1%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
53%
Job score:
1.6/10
17. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Median Annual Wage (US):
31,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
80%
Job score:
2.9/10
18. Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,560
Projected growth (by 2031):
-7.2%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
95%
Job score:
0.2/10
19. Gambling Cage Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,360
Projected growth (by 2031):
0.3%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
82%
Job score:
1.0/10
20. Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Median Annual Wage (US):
27,530
Projected growth (by 2031):
0.9%
Automation risk:
100%
Automation risk (voted):
57%
Job score:
1.4/10
21. Fast Food and Counter Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
25,100
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.6%
Automation risk:
99%
Automation risk (voted):
87%
Job score:
2.9/10
22. Cooks, Fast Food
Median Annual Wage (US):
24,180
Projected growth (by 2031):
-8.7%
Automation risk:
98%
Automation risk (voted):
76%
Job score:
1.4/10
23. Parking Attendants
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,240
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.6%
Automation risk:
98%
Automation risk (voted):
80%
Job score:
2.1/10
24. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,350
Projected growth (by 2031):
11.9%
Automation risk:
97%
Automation risk (voted):
65%
Job score:
3.4/10
25. Driver/Sales Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,280
Projected growth (by 2031):
12%
Automation risk:
96%
Automation risk (voted):
80%
Job score:
3.0/10
26. Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,730
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.3%
Automation risk:
95%
Automation risk (voted):
60%
Job score:
2.0/10
27. Couriers and Messengers
Median Annual Wage (US):
33,050
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.3%
Automation risk:
95%
Automation risk (voted):
74%
Job score:
1.8/10
28. Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,600
Projected growth (by 2031):
-2.3%
Automation risk:
94%
Automation risk (voted):
83%
Job score:
0.9/10
29. Receptionists and Information Clerks
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,950
Projected growth (by 2031):
0.4%
Automation risk:
93%
Automation risk (voted):
81%
Job score:
1.8/10
30. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Median Annual Wage (US):
24,440
Projected growth (by 2031):
40.5%
Automation risk:
92%
Automation risk (voted):
91%
Job score:
2.9/10
31. Dishwashers
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,130
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.9%
Automation risk:
91%
Automation risk (voted):
76%
Job score:
3.3/10
32. Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,930
Projected growth (by 2031):
-14.6%
Automation risk:
91%
Automation risk (voted):
77%
Job score:
0.7/10
33. Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,570
Projected growth (by 2031):
13.5%
Automation risk:
90%
Automation risk (voted):
72%
Job score:
3.5/10
34. Gambling Dealers
Median Annual Wage (US):
24,960
Projected growth (by 2031):
19.2%
Automation risk:
89%
Automation risk (voted):
61%
Job score:
3.6/10
35. Counter and Rental Clerks
Median Annual Wage (US):
31,330
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.4%
Automation risk:
89%
Automation risk (voted):
83%
Job score:
2.6/10
36. Cashiers
Median Annual Wage (US):
27,260
Projected growth (by 2031):
-10%
Automation risk:
88%
Automation risk (voted):
92%
Job score:
1.4/10
37. Recycling and Reclamation Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
31,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
6%
Automation risk:
87%
Automation risk (voted):
94%
Job score:
4.0/10
38. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,280
Projected growth (by 2031):
5.8%
Automation risk:
87%
Automation risk (voted):
65%
Job score:
3.0/10
39. Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Median Annual Wage (US):
31,450
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.2%
Automation risk:
87%
Automation risk (voted):
68%
Job score:
3.2/10
40. Sewers, Hand
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,930
Projected growth (by 2031):
-1%
Automation risk:
86%
Automation risk (voted):
77%
Job score:
0.9/10
41. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
34,430
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.8%
Automation risk:
86%
Automation risk (voted):
45%
Job score:
3.8/10
42. Bakers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,750
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.1%
Automation risk:
84%
Automation risk (voted):
56%
Job score:
3.4/10
43. Tire Repairers and Changers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,580
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.1%
Automation risk:
83%
Automation risk (voted):
53%
Job score:
2.6/10
44. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,760
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.7%
Automation risk:
83%
Automation risk (voted):
60%
Job score:
2.9/10
45. Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Median Annual Wage (US):
31,420
Projected growth (by 2031):
1.2%
Automation risk:
83%
Automation risk (voted):
55%
Job score:
2.0/10
46. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,780
Projected growth (by 2031):
9.4%
Automation risk:
82%
Automation risk (voted):
67%
Job score:
3.4/10
47. Stockers and Order Fillers
Median Annual Wage (US):
30,110
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.4%
Automation risk:
80%
Automation risk (voted):
80%
Job score:
2.9/10
48. Cooks, Short Order
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,560
Projected growth (by 2031):
1%
Automation risk:
79%
Automation risk (voted):
60%
Job score:
2.4/10
49. Manicurists and Pedicurists
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,210
Projected growth (by 2031):
22.4%
Automation risk:
79%
Automation risk (voted):
42%
Job score:
4.4/10
50. Taxi Drivers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,310
Projected growth (by 2031):
28.5%
Automation risk:
78%
Automation risk (voted):
85%
Job score:
3.1/10
51. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Median Annual Wage (US):
24,600
Projected growth (by 2031):
15.1%
Automation risk:
78%
Automation risk (voted):
64%
Job score:
4.0/10
52. Food Preparation Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,780
Projected growth (by 2031):
2.2%
Automation risk:
77%
Automation risk (voted):
74%
Job score:
2.7/10
53. Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,390
Projected growth (by 2031):
-10.4%
Automation risk:
77%
Automation risk (voted):
61%
Job score:
1.4/10
54. Passenger Attendants
Median Annual Wage (US):
30,470
Projected growth (by 2031):
0.8%
Automation risk:
77%
Automation risk (voted):
76%
Job score:
1.6/10
55. Pharmacy Aides
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,930
Projected growth (by 2031):
-2.9%
Automation risk:
75%
Automation risk (voted):
65%
Job score:
2.0/10
56. Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Median Annual Wage (US):
24,500
Projected growth (by 2031):
13.4%
Automation risk:
74%
Automation risk (voted):
29.35%
Job score:
5.1/10
57. Baristas
Median Annual Wage (US):
25,100
Projected growth (by 2031):
7.6%
Automation risk:
74%
Automation risk (voted):
77%
Job score:
3.4/10
58. Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Median Annual Wage (US):
33,370
Projected growth (by 2031):
2.6%
Automation risk:
73%
Automation risk (voted):
67%
Job score:
2.1/10
59. Library Assistants, Clerical
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,450
Projected growth (by 2031):
-3.7%
Automation risk:
73%
Automation risk (voted):
62%
Job score:
2.1/10
60. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,080
Projected growth (by 2031):
14.4%
Automation risk:
72%
Automation risk (voted):
65%
Job score:
3.8/10
61. Shampooers
Median Annual Wage (US):
24,440
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.6%
Automation risk:
72%
Automation risk (voted):
75%
Job score:
3.0/10
62. Orderlies
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,990
Projected growth (by 2031):
4.7%
Automation risk:
72%
Automation risk (voted):
44%
Job score:
3.3/10
63. Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,730
Projected growth (by 2031):
7%
Automation risk:
71%
Automation risk (voted):
75%
Job score:
3.0/10
64. Waiters and Waitresses
Median Annual Wage (US):
26,000
Projected growth (by 2031):
10.3%
Automation risk:
71%
Automation risk (voted):
69%
Job score:
3.8/10
65. Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,330
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.4%
Automation risk:
70%
Automation risk (voted):
43%
Job score:
2.8/10
66. Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,910
Projected growth (by 2031):
6.3%
Automation risk:
69%
Automation risk (voted):
70%
Job score:
3.3/10
67. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Median Annual Wage (US):
27,170
Projected growth (by 2031):
16.9%
Automation risk:
69%
Automation risk (voted):
61%
Job score:
4.2/10
68. Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,630
Projected growth (by 2031):
-6.5%
Automation risk:
68%
Automation risk (voted):
46%
Job score:
2.4/10
69. Parts Salespersons
Median Annual Wage (US):
34,260
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.6%
Automation risk:
68%
Automation risk (voted):
78%
Job score:
2.8/10
70. Cooks, Restaurant
Median Annual Wage (US):
30,010
Projected growth (by 2031):
36.6%
Automation risk:
67%
Automation risk (voted):
52%
Job score:
4.5/10
71. Retail Salespersons
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,120
Projected growth (by 2031):
-0.2%
Automation risk:
66%
Automation risk (voted):
73%
Job score:
2.5/10
72. Personal Care Aides
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,430
Projected growth (by 2031):
25.4%
Automation risk:
62%
Automation risk (voted):
31%
Job score:
5.6/10
73. Funeral Attendants
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,230
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.4%
Automation risk:
62%
Automation risk (voted):
32%
Job score:
4.4/10
74. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,630
Projected growth (by 2031):
2.3%
Automation risk:
62%
Automation risk (voted):
70%
Job score:
2.8/10
75. Barbers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,970
Projected growth (by 2031):
8.3%
Automation risk:
62%
Automation risk (voted):
33%
Job score:
4.1/10
76. Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,120
Projected growth (by 2031):
19.4%
Automation risk:
58%
Automation risk (voted):
60%
Job score:
3.8/10
77. Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Median Annual Wage (US):
33,100
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.8%
Automation risk:
58%
Automation risk (voted):
48%
Job score:
3.6/10
78. Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Median Annual Wage (US):
32,350
Projected growth (by 2031):
2.4%
Automation risk:
57%
Automation risk (voted):
50%
Job score:
3.1/10
79. Animal Caretakers
Median Annual Wage (US):
28,600
Projected growth (by 2031):
29.9%
Automation risk:
56%
Automation risk (voted):
34%
Job score:
5.2/10
80. Teaching Assistants, All Other
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,360
Projected growth (by 2031):
5%
Automation risk:
55%
Automation risk (voted):
67%
Job score:
4.0/10
81. Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,360
Projected growth (by 2031):
5%
Automation risk:
55%
Automation risk (voted):
38%
Job score:
4.3/10
82. Teaching Assistants, Special Education
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,360
Projected growth (by 2031):
5%
Automation risk:
55%
Automation risk (voted):
40%
Job score:
4.3/10
83. Security Guards
Median Annual Wage (US):
31,470
Projected growth (by 2031):
3.4%
Automation risk:
54%
Automation risk (voted):
59%
Job score:
3.6/10
84. Tour Guides and Escorts
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,780
Projected growth (by 2031):
15.3%
Automation risk:
53%
Automation risk (voted):
56%
Job score:
3.9/10
85. Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,780
Projected growth (by 2031):
19.4%
Automation risk:
53%
Automation risk (voted):
25.00%
Job score:
5.8/10
86. Bartenders
Median Annual Wage (US):
26,350
Projected growth (by 2031):
17.9%
Automation risk:
53%
Automation risk (voted):
46%
Job score:
5.2/10
87. Floral Designers
Median Annual Wage (US):
29,880
Projected growth (by 2031):
-21%
Automation risk:
50%
Automation risk (voted):
30%
Job score:
3.3/10