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45-4029.00

Logging Workers, All Other

All logging workers not listed separately.

5.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 56% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
56%
of jobs safer
445
jobs riskier than this
-4.7%
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.

Logging Workers in non-standard categories perform physically demanding forest work including tree felling and log handling — work that forestry automation (automated harvesters) is partially automating in industrial settings. Small logging operations and selective harvesting still require human workers. Moderate displacement pressure from mechanization rather than AI through 2027.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$52,000
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-4.7%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
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

If you're a Logging Workers, All Other, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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Moderate Risk
55% automation risk

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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 →