# Entry-level jobs with low AI exposure Updated October 2026 Cement masons are the entry-level job least exposed to AI, at 8 of 100. Every job here needs little or some prior preparation (O\*NET job zone 1 or 2) and scores under 50. ## Ranked by AI exposure, lowest first Job zone 1 needs little or no preparation. Job zone 2 needs some, such as a high school diploma or a short course. 1. [Cement masons, Job zone 2, 95% of task time needs a person, score **8** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/cement-masons/) 2. [Dishwashers, Job zone 2, 92% of task time needs a person, score **8** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/dishwashers/) 3. [Highway maintenance workers, Job zone 2, 100% of task time needs a person, score **8** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/highway-maintenance-workers/) 4. [Maids, Job zone 2, 97% of task time needs a person, score **8** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/maids/) 5. [Drywall installers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score **9** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/drywall-installers/) 6. [Dining room attendants, Job zone 2, 95% of task time needs a person, score **10** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/dining-room-attendants/) 7. [Electrician helpers, Job zone 2, 98% of task time needs a person, score **10** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/electrician-helpers/) 8. [Forklift operators, Job zone 2, 93% of task time needs a person, score **10** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/forklift-operators/) 9. [Orderlies, Job zone 2, 83% of task time needs a person, score **10** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/orderlies/) 10. [Tire changers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score **10** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/tire-changers/) 11. [Landscapers, Job zone 2, 85% of task time needs a person, score **11** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/landscapers/) 12. [Metal fabricators, Job zone 2, 87% of task time needs a person, score **11** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/metal-fabricators/) 13. [Electrical linemen, Job zone 2, 86% of task time needs a person, score **12** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/electrical-linemen/) 14. [Glaziers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score **12** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/glaziers/) 15. [Roofers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score **12** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/roofers/) 16. [Slaughterers, Job zone 2, 100% of task time needs a person, score **12** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/slaughterers/) 17. [Tree trimmers, Job zone 2, 82% of task time needs a person, score **12** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/tree-trimmers/) 18. [Auto body technicians, Job zone 2, 89% of task time needs a person, score **13** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/auto-body-technicians/) 19. [Construction workers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score **13** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/construction-laborers/) 20. [Laundry workers, Job zone 2, 77% of task time needs a person, score **13** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/laundry-workers/) 21. [Vehicle cleaners, Job zone 2, 83% of task time needs a person, score **13** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/vehicle-cleaners/) 22. [Bricklayers, Job zone 2, 77% of task time needs a person, score **15** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/bricklayers/) 23. [Heavy equipment operators, Job zone 2, 88% of task time needs a person, score **15** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/heavy-equipment-operators/) 24. [Spray painting machine operators, Job zone 2, 68% of task time needs a person, score **15** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/spray-painting-machine-operators/) 25. [Structural steel workers, Job zone 2, 88% of task time needs a person, score **15** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/structural-steel-workers/) 26. [Cable technicians, Job zone 2, 86% of task time needs a person, score **16** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/cable-technicians/) 27. [Maintenance helpers, Job zone 2, 74% of task time needs a person, score **16** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/maintenance-helpers/) 28. [Manicurists, Job zone 2, 78% of task time needs a person, score **16** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/manicurists/) 29. [Meat trimmers, Job zone 2, 88% of task time needs a person, score **16** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/meat-trimmers/) 30. [Paper goods machine operators, Job zone 2, 76% of task time needs a person, score **16** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/paper-goods-machine-operators/) 31. [Sewing machine operators, Job zone 2, 72% of task time needs a person, score **16** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/sewing-machine-operators/) 32. [Woodworking machine operators, Job zone 2, 89% of task time needs a person, score **16** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/woodworking-machine-operators/) 33. [Food preparation workers, Job zone 2, 85% of task time needs a person, score **17** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/food-preparation-workers/) 34. [Warehouse workers, Job zone 2, 80% of task time needs a person, score **17** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/warehouse-workers/) 35. [Carpenters, Job zone 2, 79% of task time needs a person, score **18** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/carpenters/) 36. [Molding machine operators, Job zone 2, 73% of task time needs a person, score **18** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/molding-machine-operators/) 37. [Painters, Job zone 2, 74% of task time needs a person, score **18** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/painters/) 38. [Press operators, Job zone 2, 76% of task time needs a person, score **18** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/press-operators/) 39. [Endoscopy technicians, Job zone 2, 68% of task time needs a person, score **19** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/endoscopy-technicians/) 40. [Gas station attendants, Job zone 2, 70% of task time needs a person, score **19** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/gas-station-attendants/) 41. [Lifeguards, Job zone 2, 67% of task time needs a person, score **19** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/lifeguards/) 42. [Packaging machine operators, Job zone 2, 69% of task time needs a person, score **19** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/packaging-machine-operators/) 43. [Packers, Job zone 2, 69% of task time needs a person, score **19** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/packers/) 44. [Production helpers, Job zone 2, 77% of task time needs a person, score **19** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/production-helpers/) 45. [Welders, Job zone 2, 77% of task time needs a person, score **19** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/welders/) 46. [Mail sorters, Job zone 2, 70% of task time needs a person, score **20** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/mail-sorters/) 47. [Parking attendants, Job zone 2, 75% of task time needs a person, score **20** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/parking-attendants/) 48. [Separating machine operators, Job zone 2, 76% of task time needs a person, score **20** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/separating-machine-operators/) 49. [Sheet metal workers, Job zone 2, 56% of task time needs a person, score **20** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/sheet-metal-workers/) 50. [Short order cooks, Job zone 2, 71% of task time needs a person, score **20** out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/short-order-cooks/) ## Related topics - [**Jobs AI can't replace**Cement masons score lowest, at 8.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/jobs-ai-cant-replace/) - [**Jobs most at risk from AI**Proofreaders score highest, at 76.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/jobs-most-exposed-to-ai/) - [**High-paying jobs with low AI exposure**Radiologists earn a median $420,860 and score 46.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/high-paying-jobs-low-ai-exposure/) - [**Jobs AI speeds up the most**For natural sciences managers, AI speeds up 96% of task time.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/jobs-ai-speeds-up/) - [**AI and jobs in Malta**15 iGaming roles graded task by task.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/malta/) - [**Skills that keep work human**The skills to build in the jobs AI changes least.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/skills/) - [**Jobs A to Z**Every job we publish, by first letter.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/jobs/) - [**AI exposure by industry**Average scores for 22 occupation groups.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/industries/) - [**Write a CV screening software can read**How applicant tracking systems read a CV, and what to change.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/cv-screening-guide/) - [**AI for businesses**The tasks to automate first in each team and industry.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-for/) - [**How we score AI exposure**The grading, the weights and every source.](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/methodology/) ## Next steps - ### Check your job Your job title is a rough guide. 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