SOC 53-3099
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
Risk Score
⚠️37/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥50,330
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$36K
$26K – $65K
Projected Growth
📈+6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 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 $36K. 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, Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 50,330 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions and customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology
AI route optimization reducing dispatcher roles
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 84% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 76% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 72% |