SOC 39-2000
Animal Care and Service Workers
Risk Score
⚠️37/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥297,420
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$34K
$25K – $47K
Projected Growth
📈+11.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Animal Care and Service Workers face a risk score of 37/100 — 7 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $34K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Animal Care and Service Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic massage and physical therapy devices are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 297,420 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building trust and rapport with repeat clients and personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Animal Care and Service Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic massage and physical therapy devices
Automated booking and client management platforms
AI-powered skincare and beauty recommendation apps
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building trust and rapport with repeat clients
Personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill
Adapting techniques to individual body types and preferences
Creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 80% |
| Concierges | 29 | $37K | 76% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 55% |