Declining jobs in the age of AI
How the ranking worksEmployment is falling in these jobs. Each job page gives the cause cited by the sources and nearby future-proof jobs to train for.
Ranked by the number of jobs projected to be lost in the United States by 2035 (BLS projections).
#1Cashier−6.5%jobsUSA#2Office clerk−6%jobsUSA#3Customer service rep−5.3%jobsUSA#4Secretary−6%jobsUSA#5Bookkeeping clerk−5.6%jobsUSA#6Bank teller−13.2%jobsUSA#7Data entry clerk−25.5%jobsUSA#8Kitchen helper−2%jobsUSA#9Prison officer−7.4%jobsUSA#10Hand packer−5%jobsUSA#11Farmer−3.4%jobsUSA#12IT support technician−3.5%jobsUSA#13Payroll clerk−15.9%jobsUSA#14Store manager−2.5%jobsUSA#15Insurance claims adjuster−5.5%jobsUSA#16Childcare worker−2%jobsUSA#17Survey interviewer−7.8%jobsUSA#18Receptionist−1.7%jobsUSA#19Typist−34.4%jobsUSA#20Network and systems administrator−4.1%jobsUSA#21Archivist and curator−1.1%jobsUSA#22Farm worker−2.4%jobsUSA#23Telemarketer−21.4%jobsUSA#24Sewing machine operator−12.7%jobsUSA#25Printer−7.1%jobsUSA#26Debt collector−10.5%jobsUSA#27Switchboard operator−26%jobsUSA#28Legal secretary−2.9%jobsUSA#29Bookbinder−13.5%jobsUSA#30Filing clerk−9.4%jobsUSA#31Sewer and embroiderer−14.1%jobsUSA#32HR assistant−11%jobsUSA#33Telecoms and IT installer−2.5%jobsUSA#34Finance and insurance clerk−3.3%jobsUSA#35Metal finishing operator−7%jobsUSA#36Library assistant−6.5%jobsUSA#37Woodworking machine operator−5.5%jobsUSA#38Metal polisher and tool sharpener−11.7%jobsUSA#39Graphic designer−1.7%jobsUSA#40Laundry worker−15.6%jobsUSA#41Pre-press technician−15.4%jobsUSA#42Metal processing operator−6.4%jobsUSA#43Paper mill operator−5.1%jobsUSA#44Foundry moulder−19.7%jobsUSA#45Metal fabricator−6.2%jobsUSA#46Tailor, dressmaker−8.8%jobsUSA#47Journalist−5.9%jobsUSA#48Mechanical drafter−6%jobsUSA#49Florist−5.6%jobsUSA#50Wood processing operator−4.6%jobsUSA#51Cabinetmaker−2.9%jobsUSA#52Spinning machine operator−10.6%jobsUSA#53Locksmith, metalworker−11.7%jobsUSA#54Dental technician−5.9%jobsUSA#55Radio and TV presenter−7.3%jobsUSA#56Childcare centre manager−3.2%jobsUSA#57Blacksmith−13.4%jobsUSA#58Shoemaking machine operator−5.2%jobsUSA#59Paper products operator−1.7%jobsUSA#60Weaving and knitting operator−13.7%jobsUSA#61Refinery operator−1.3%jobsUSA#62Telecommunications technician−3.3%jobsUSA#63Jeweller−2.4%jobsUSA#64Pattern maker and cutter−7.4%jobsUSA#65Leather preparation operator−13.5%jobsUSA#66Illustrator−2.9%jobsUSA#67Bicycle mechanic−5.7%jobsUSA#68Textile dyeing operator−12.3%jobsUSA#69Shoe repairer−6.5%jobsUSA#70Tax inspector−1%jobsUSA#71Textile and leather craftworker−13.7%jobsUSA#72Sound designer−3.1%jobsUSA#73Stonemason−5.4%jobsUSA#74Upholsterer−2.3%jobsUSA#75Tobacco worker−3.5%jobsUSA#76Photographic products operator−5.7%jobsUSA#77Accounting technician−1.9%jobsUSA#78Metal production process controller−3%jobsUSA#79Cement and concrete products operator−2.2%jobsUSA#80Forestry worker−1.6%jobsUSA#81Model−2.4%jobsUSA#82Enquiry clerk−5.3%jobsUSA#83Production planning clerk−1.3%jobsUSA#84Street food vendor−2.3%jobsUSA#85Shop supervisor−1.6%jobsUSA#86Horticultural worker−2.4%jobsUSA#87Miner and quarry worker−1.5%jobsUSA#88Transport conductor−1.7%jobsUSA#89Quarry labourer−2.5%jobsUSA#90Chemical plant operator−1.2%jobsUSA#91Mechanical assembler−1.3%jobsUSA#92Office supervisor−2.5%jobsUSA#93Spray painter−2.2%jobsUSA#94Chemical products machine operator−2.3%jobsUSA#95Social benefits officer−2.2%jobsUSA#96Water treatment or incinerator operator−2.7%jobsUSA