SOC 51-9199
Production Workers, All Other
Risk Score
⚠️49/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥277,060
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$39K
$30K – $60K
Projected Growth
📈+0.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Production Workers, All Other face a risk score of 49/100 — 5 points above 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 $39K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 49/100, Production Workers, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated cnc programming and machine operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 277,060 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in coordinating workflow across diverse production teams and troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Production Workers, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
Industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
📊 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 | 63% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 53% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 77% |