Retail Trade
Elevated — 56/100
Risk Score
⚠️56/100
Elevated
Total Employment
👥26,703,360
Current workforce
Projected Job Change
📉-573,880
-2.1% change
AI Adoption
🤖Unknown
Current stage
💡 Retail Trade has an average AI risk score of 56/100 affecting 26,703,360 workers. The industry is projected to lose 573,880 jobs (-2.1%) as automation accelerates. Compare all industries →
Industry Overview
The Retail Trade sector employs 26,703,360 Americans and faces elevated AI displacement risk with a composite score of 56/100. Key automation drivers include ai automation increasing and demand shifting to higher-skill roles. The industry is currently in the unknown phase of AI adoption, with 573,880 jobs projected to be lost by 2030. The net employment impact is expected to be relatively modest compared to other sectors.
AI Adoption Timeline
Key AI Trends
- → AI automation increasing
- → Demand shifting to higher-skill roles
- → Technology adoption accelerating
Top At-Risk Occupations
| # | Occupation | Risk Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cashiers | 79 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 66 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 47 |
| 4 | Sales Representatives, Services | 35 |
| 5 | Retail Sales Workers | 31 |
Projected Job Impact
jobs by 2030
-2.1%