SOC 27-2011
Actors
Risk Score
⚠️44/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥38,800
Total workers
Median Wage
💰Varies
Exceeds measurable limit
Projected Growth
📈+0.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Actors face a risk score of 44/100 — 0 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn Varies. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 44/100, Actors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai copywriting tools reducing editorial demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 38,800 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity and emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Actors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI copywriting tools reducing editorial demand
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI music composition and audio production
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Original creative vision and artistic direction
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 72% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 72% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 83% |