Average exposure by skill cluster
Clusters ranked by average automation exposure.
Ranking
Benchmark automation pressure by skill cluster and inspect each cluster's role ranking.
6 clusters indexed. Showing role-level rankings for Trades and production.
Clusters ranked by average automation exposure.
How many benchmark roles are currently mapped to each skill cluster.
Skill clusters
Each cluster card opens a focused role ranking sorted by exposure benchmark.
130 roles • 74% avg exposure
Operational execution, customer throughput, and administrative support.
Highest: Freight Forwarders
Lowest: Transportation Workers, All Other
Open cluster ranking255 roles • 68% avg exposure
Hands-on field, maintenance, construction, and production work.
Highest: Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Lowest: Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
Open cluster ranking68 roles • 58% avg exposure
Creative production, audience communication, and revenue-driven roles.
Highest: Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Lowest: Set and Exhibit Designers
Open cluster ranking47 roles • 50% avg exposure
Protective service and military mission-oriented work.
Highest: Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
Lowest: Intelligence Analysts
Open cluster ranking280 roles • 44% avg exposure
Analysis, planning, legal, and technical specialist work.
Highest: Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Lowest: Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Open cluster ranking236 roles • 41% avg exposure
Teaching, social support, clinical care, and personal services.
Highest: Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Lowest: Nurse Anesthetists
Open cluster rankingCluster ranking
Highest automation exposure roles in this skill cluster. Showing top 50 results.
#1High confidenceWorkflowLAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers tasks are currently automatable in Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 95% • SOC 51-6011.00
#2High confidenceSystemsMABuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance • Other Services (except Public Administration)
A large share of Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners tasks are currently automatable in All Other Personal Services.
Exposure benchmark: 95% • SOC 37-2012.00
#3Medium confidenceProductivityMPProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers tasks are currently automatable in Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 95% • SOC 51-3022.00
#4High confidenceSystemsAEFarming, Fishing, and Forestry • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
A large share of Agricultural Equipment Operators tasks are currently automatable in Other Aquaculture.
Exposure benchmark: 94% • SOC 45-2091.00
#5High confidenceAnalysisLABuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
A large share of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers tasks are currently automatable in Court Reporting and Stenotype Services.
Exposure benchmark: 94% • SOC 37-3011.00
#6High confidenceToolingSMProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Sewing Machine Operators tasks are currently automatable in Meat Processed from Carcasses.
Exposure benchmark: 94% • SOC 51-6031.00
#7Medium confidenceCoordinationDAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic tasks are currently automatable in Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 90% • SOC 51-4032.00
#8High confidenceInsightEAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Etchers and Engravers tasks are currently automatable in Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 90% • SOC 51-9194.00
#9Medium confidenceToolingMMProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic tasks are currently automatable in Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 90% • SOC 51-4081.00
#10High confidenceToolingCEProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 89% • SOC 51-9011.00
#11High confidenceOperationsFAFarming, Fishing, and Forestry • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
A large share of Fishing and Hunting Workers tasks are currently automatable in Dairy Cattle and Milk Production.
Exposure benchmark: 89% • SOC 45-3031.00
#12Medium confidenceToolingFMProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Foundry Mold and Coremakers tasks are currently automatable in Steel Investment Foundries.
Exposure benchmark: 89% • SOC 51-4071.00
#13Low confidenceAnalysisPTProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials tasks are currently automatable in Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 89% • SOC 51-6021.00
#14High confidenceAnalysisSFProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 89% • SOC 51-9012.00
#15Medium confidenceSystemsSAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers tasks are currently automatable in Iron and Steel Forging.
Exposure benchmark: 89% • SOC 51-6041.00
#16High confidenceInsightSAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Slaughterers and Meat Packers tasks are currently automatable in Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 89% • SOC 51-3023.00
#17High confidencePlanningWSProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Steel Foundries (except Investment).
Exposure benchmark: 89% • SOC 51-4122.00
#18Medium confidenceCoordinationMAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic tasks are currently automatable in Custom Roll Forming.
Exposure benchmark: 88% • SOC 51-4035.00
#19Medium confidenceOperationsSMProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Commercial Bakeries.
Exposure benchmark: 88% • SOC 51-6042.00
#20High confidenceWorkflowEAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Engine and Other Machine Assemblers tasks are currently automatable in Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 87% • SOC 51-2031.00
#21High confidenceAnalysisFCProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 87% • SOC 51-3093.00
#22High confidenceProductivityPPProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators tasks are currently automatable in Commercial Bakeries.
Exposure benchmark: 87% • SOC 51-9151.00
#23Medium confidenceSystemsUProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Upholsterers tasks are currently automatable in Computer Storage Device Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 87% • SOC 51-6093.00
#24High confidenceOperationsCAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 86% • SOC 51-9193.00
#25High confidenceCoordinationCWProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers tasks are currently automatable in Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 85% • SOC 51-2021.00
#26High confidenceWorkflowPGProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate.
Exposure benchmark: 85% • SOC 51-9196.00
#27High confidenceInsightPAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 84% • SOC 51-9111.00
#28Low confidenceSystemsTKProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 84% • SOC 51-6063.00
#29High confidenceAnalysisWCProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers tasks are currently automatable in Wood Preservation.
Exposure benchmark: 84% • SOC 51-4121.00
#30High confidencePlanningEAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers tasks are currently automatable in Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 83% • SOC 51-2022.00
#31Medium confidencePlanningFLProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators tasks are currently automatable in Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 83% • SOC 51-2051.00
#32High confidenceWorkflowHWProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Helpers--Production Workers tasks are currently automatable in Stationery Product Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 83% • SOC 51-9198.00
#33High confidenceOperationsLWProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic tasks are currently automatable in Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing.
Exposure benchmark: 83% • SOC 51-4192.00
#34Medium confidencePlanningPCProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers tasks are currently automatable in Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 83% • SOC 51-9123.00
#35Medium confidenceToolingSHProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Sewers, Hand tasks are currently automatable in Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying.
Exposure benchmark: 83% • SOC 51-6051.00
#36High confidenceCoordinationTTBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance • Other Services (except Public Administration)
A large share of Tree Trimmers and Pruners tasks are currently automatable in Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations.
Exposure benchmark: 83% • SOC 37-3013.00
#37High confidenceExecutionABProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Electronic Connector Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 82% • SOC 51-9191.00
#38Medium confidenceExecutionFSConstruction and Extraction • Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
A large share of Floor Sanders and Finishers tasks are currently automatable in Iron Ore Mining.
Exposure benchmark: 82% • SOC 47-2043.00
#39High confidenceAnalysisHTProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic tasks are currently automatable in Flat Glass Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 82% • SOC 51-4191.00
#40High confidenceCoordinationPCBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
A large share of Pest Control Workers tasks are currently automatable in Professional Employer Organizations.
Exposure benchmark: 82% • SOC 37-2021.00
#41High confidenceAnalysisPMProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic tasks are currently automatable in Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 82% • SOC 51-4193.00
#42Medium confidenceOperationsPPProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Power Plant Operators tasks are currently automatable in Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 82% • SOC 51-8013.00
#43High confidenceProductivitySPProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Semiconductor Processing Technicians tasks are currently automatable in Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 82% • SOC 51-9141.00
#44Low confidenceToolingBPProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Biomass Plant Technicians tasks are currently automatable in Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 81% • SOC 51-8013.03
#45High confidenceSystemsCAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Concrete Pipe Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 81% • SOC 51-9032.00
#46High confidenceInsightPHBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
A large share of Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation tasks are currently automatable in Repossession Services.
Exposure benchmark: 81% • SOC 37-3012.00
#47High confidenceExecutionTWProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders tasks are currently automatable in Packaging Machinery Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 81% • SOC 51-6064.00
#48High confidenceAnalysisAIFarming, Fishing, and Forestry • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
A large share of Agricultural Inspectors tasks are currently automatable in Strawberry Farming.
Exposure benchmark: 80% • SOC 45-2011.00
#49Medium confidenceOperationsFMProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic tasks are currently automatable in Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 80% • SOC 51-4022.00
#50High confidenceWorkflowGAProduction • Manufacturing
A large share of Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand tasks are currently automatable in Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing.
Exposure benchmark: 80% • SOC 51-9022.00