SOC 27-2031
Dancers
Risk Score
⚠️40/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥9,060
Total workers
Median Wage
💰Varies
Exceeds measurable limit
Projected Growth
📈+4.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖53/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Dancers face a risk score of 40/100 — 4 points below the national average of 44. With 53/100 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 40/100, Dancers 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 9,060 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity and physical artistry and hands-on creative execution to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Dancers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI copywriting tools reducing editorial demand
AI music composition and audio production
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Live performance and audience engagement
📊 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 | 79% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 79% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 75% |