SOC 21-1094
Community Health Workers
Risk Score
⚠️48/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥60,730
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$51K
$38K – $79K
Projected Growth
📈+11.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖95/100
High exposure
💡 Community Health Workers face a risk score of 48/100 — 4 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $51K ($5K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 48/100, Community Health Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 60,730 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts and crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Community Health Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Automated eligibility assessment for social programs
AI-powered research and literature review tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
Crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 82% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 80% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 60% |