SOC 35-9021
Dishwashers
Risk Score
⚠️47/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥471,670
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$34K
$24K – $42K
Projected Growth
📈+0.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Dishwashers face a risk score of 47/100 — 3 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 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 47/100, Dishwashers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic food delivery within establishments are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 471,670 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting to real-time dietary and allergy requests and food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Dishwashers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic food delivery within establishments
Automated dishwashing and kitchen cleaning systems
Automated food preparation and cooking robotics
Self-ordering kiosks and mobile app displacement
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting to real-time dietary and allergy requests
Food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill
Managing chaotic high-volume service environments
Hospitality and personalized guest experiences
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 57% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 52% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 65% |