51-9199.00

Production Workers, All Other

All production workers not listed separately.

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

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56%

of jobs safer

445

jobs riskier than this

+0.5%

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.

Production workers in diverse manufacturing roles face variable AI and automation impact across industries. Robotic material handling, AI quality inspection systems, and automated assembly cells continue to reduce headcount in high-volume manufacturing. The 2025-2027 outlook is modestly negative for undifferentiated production roles in large facilities, with stable demand in custom, small-batch, and manual-skill-intensive manufacturing where robotics economics don't pencil out.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$38,820

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+0.5%

Little or no change

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

5.5

5.8

6.1

6.7

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

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 Production Workers, All Other, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

ChoreographersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.5/10·-4.0 pts safer

Forensic Science TechniciansMuch faster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-3.9 pts safer

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceFaster than average

Human-Centric·Risk: 1.6/10·-3.9 pts safer

Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansFaster than average

Human-Centric·Risk: 1.7/10·-3.8 pts safer

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Moderate Risk

55% automation risk

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You're safer than a Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics but riskier than a Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

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 →