35-2013.00

Cooks, Private Household

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

4.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 37% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 30% probability of automation for this role
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37%
of jobs safer
639
jobs riskier than this
+5.1%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Cooks, Private Household prepare meals in private homes — a personal service role where the employer values human presence, relationship, and culinary craft. AI has minimal direct impact, though smart appliances and AI recipe tools may be used. Demand and compensation in this niche are driven by affluent household preferences, not automation risk, through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$44,530
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.1%
Faster than average
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →