SOC 41-9099
Sales and Related Workers, All Other
Risk Score
⚠️52/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥99,070
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$46K
$28K – $96K
Projected Growth
📈+3.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Sales and Related Workers, All Other face a risk score of 52/100 — 8 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 $46K ($60 above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 52/100, Sales and Related Workers, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered product recommendation engines are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 99,070 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building long-term client relationships and trust and consultative selling for complex or high-value products to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Sales and Related Workers, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered product recommendation engines
Chatbot and virtual assistant sales displacement
Automated CRM lead scoring and outreach
Self-checkout and cashierless store technology
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building long-term client relationships and trust
Consultative selling for complex or high-value products
Reading customer emotional cues and adapting approach
Negotiating bespoke deals with multiple stakeholders
📊 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 | 67% |
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 63% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 62% |