SOC 51-9000
Other Production Occupations
Risk Score
⚠️37/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥2,562,640
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$46K
$34K – $69K
Projected Growth
📈-0.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Other Production Occupations 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 $46K. 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, Other Production Occupations faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai quality inspection via computer vision systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 2,562,640 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection and coordinating workflow across diverse production teams to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Other Production Occupations?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 59% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 69% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 83% |