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53-7199.00

Material Moving Workers, All Other

All material moving 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
+4.3%
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.

Autonomous material handling equipment from Locus Robotics, Fetch Robotics, and Boston Dynamics' Stretch robot are increasingly deployed in warehouses, directly competing with general material moving labor. Manual handling in construction, agriculture, and non-standardized environments where robotics is too expensive or technically limited still requires human workers. Through 2027 the most standardized material moving tasks in warehouse and distribution settings will face increasing automation pressure; construction and agricultural material handling is more resilient.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$41,690
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.3%
As fast as average
Education Required
No formal educational credential
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 Material Moving Workers, All Other, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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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 →