Entry-level jobs with low AI exposure

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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
  2. Dishwashers, Job zone 2, 92% of task time needs a person, score 8 out of 100
  3. Highway maintenance workers, Job zone 2, 100% of task time needs a person, score 8 out of 100
  4. Maids, Job zone 2, 97% of task time needs a person, score 8 out of 100
  5. Drywall installers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score 9 out of 100
  6. Dining room attendants, Job zone 2, 95% of task time needs a person, score 10 out of 100
  7. Electrician helpers, Job zone 2, 98% of task time needs a person, score 10 out of 100
  8. Forklift operators, Job zone 2, 93% of task time needs a person, score 10 out of 100
  9. Orderlies, Job zone 2, 83% of task time needs a person, score 10 out of 100
  10. Tire changers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score 10 out of 100
  11. Landscapers, Job zone 2, 85% of task time needs a person, score 11 out of 100
  12. Metal fabricators, Job zone 2, 87% of task time needs a person, score 11 out of 100
  13. Electrical linemen, Job zone 2, 86% of task time needs a person, score 12 out of 100
  14. Glaziers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score 12 out of 100
  15. Roofers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score 12 out of 100
  16. Slaughterers, Job zone 2, 100% of task time needs a person, score 12 out of 100
  17. Tree trimmers, Job zone 2, 82% of task time needs a person, score 12 out of 100
  18. Auto body technicians, Job zone 2, 89% of task time needs a person, score 13 out of 100
  19. Construction workers, Job zone 2, 91% of task time needs a person, score 13 out of 100
  20. Laundry workers, Job zone 2, 77% of task time needs a person, score 13 out of 100
  21. Vehicle cleaners, Job zone 2, 83% of task time needs a person, score 13 out of 100
  22. Bricklayers, Job zone 2, 77% of task time needs a person, score 15 out of 100
  23. Heavy equipment operators, Job zone 2, 88% of task time needs a person, score 15 out of 100
  24. Spray painting machine operators, Job zone 2, 68% of task time needs a person, score 15 out of 100
  25. Structural steel workers, Job zone 2, 88% of task time needs a person, score 15 out of 100
  26. Cable technicians, Job zone 2, 86% of task time needs a person, score 16 out of 100
  27. Maintenance helpers, Job zone 2, 74% of task time needs a person, score 16 out of 100
  28. Manicurists, Job zone 2, 78% of task time needs a person, score 16 out of 100
  29. Meat trimmers, Job zone 2, 88% of task time needs a person, score 16 out of 100
  30. Paper goods machine operators, Job zone 2, 76% of task time needs a person, score 16 out of 100
  31. Sewing machine operators, Job zone 2, 72% of task time needs a person, score 16 out of 100
  32. Woodworking machine operators, Job zone 2, 89% of task time needs a person, score 16 out of 100
  33. Food preparation workers, Job zone 2, 85% of task time needs a person, score 17 out of 100
  34. Warehouse workers, Job zone 2, 80% of task time needs a person, score 17 out of 100
  35. Carpenters, Job zone 2, 79% of task time needs a person, score 18 out of 100
  36. Molding machine operators, Job zone 2, 73% of task time needs a person, score 18 out of 100
  37. Painters, Job zone 2, 74% of task time needs a person, score 18 out of 100
  38. Press operators, Job zone 2, 76% of task time needs a person, score 18 out of 100
  39. Endoscopy technicians, Job zone 2, 68% of task time needs a person, score 19 out of 100
  40. Gas station attendants, Job zone 2, 70% of task time needs a person, score 19 out of 100
  41. Lifeguards, Job zone 2, 67% of task time needs a person, score 19 out of 100
  42. Packaging machine operators, Job zone 2, 69% of task time needs a person, score 19 out of 100
  43. Packers, Job zone 2, 69% of task time needs a person, score 19 out of 100
  44. Production helpers, Job zone 2, 77% of task time needs a person, score 19 out of 100
  45. Welders, Job zone 2, 77% of task time needs a person, score 19 out of 100
  46. Mail sorters, Job zone 2, 70% of task time needs a person, score 20 out of 100
  47. Parking attendants, Job zone 2, 75% of task time needs a person, score 20 out of 100
  48. Separating machine operators, Job zone 2, 76% of task time needs a person, score 20 out of 100
  49. Sheet metal workers, Job zone 2, 56% of task time needs a person, score 20 out of 100
  50. Short order cooks, Job zone 2, 71% of task time needs a person, score 20 out of 100

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