Research + Data
AI Displacement Data + Research — 2026
Original research tracking AI displacement risk for 220+ occupations. Free to cite with attribution to AIReplacedMyJob.com. Downloadable CSV available below.
Summary Statistics
220+
Job profiles tracked
Across 20 major industry sectors
40%
U.S. jobs facing significant disruption by 2028
Internal model + academic cross-reference
73%
Displaced workers unaware of government retraining funds
Survey of 2,400 displaced workers, Feb 2026
8.3 mo
Average time to reemployment (unguided)
Platform outcome tracking data
90 days
Reemployment timeline with structured pivot plan
Users following AIReplacedMyJob.com framework
23%
Salary premium for AI-adjacent pivot roles
Vs. pre-displacement compensation
Displacement Risk
Top 20 Most At-Risk Jobs in 2026
Risk score 0–100. Scores above 80 indicate near-term mass displacement risk.
| Rank | Job Title | AI Risk Score | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Typist | 97% | Critical |
| #2 | Toll Booth Operator | 97% | Critical |
| #3 | Meter Reader | 96% | Critical |
| #4 | Data Entry Clerk | 95% | Critical |
| #5 | Telemarketer | 95% | Critical |
| #6 | Telemarketer | 94% | Critical |
| #7 | Filing Clerk | 93% | Critical |
| #8 | Customer Service Rep | 91% | Critical |
| #9 | Medical Transcriptionist | 90% | Critical |
| #10 | Underwriting Clerk | 90% | Critical |
| #11 | Bookkeeper | 88% | Critical |
| #12 | Proofreader | 88% | Critical |
| #13 | Accounts Payable Specialist | 87% | Critical |
| #14 | Retail Cashier | 86% | Critical |
| #15 | Insurance Claims Processor | 86% | Critical |
| #16 | Tax Preparer | 85% | Critical |
| #17 | Payroll Clerk | 85% | Critical |
| #18 | Loan Processor | 85% | Critical |
| #19 | Medical Billing Specialist | 84% | Critical |
| #20 | Accounts Receivable Specialist | 84% | Critical |
Full dataset: Download CSV (220+ jobs)
AI-Resistant Roles
Top 10 Jobs Safest from AI Displacement
Roles with physical unpredictability, emotional complexity, and real-time human judgment that current AI cannot replicate.
14
Hair Stylist
#1 safest · risk score
15
Massage Therapist
#2 safest · risk score
18
Firefighter
#3 safest · risk score
19
Paramedic
#4 safest · risk score
20
Electrician Apprentice
#5 safest · risk score
21
Nurse
#6 safest · risk score
22
Judge
#7 safest · risk score
22
Plumber
#8 safest · risk score
23
School Counselor
#9 safest · risk score
23
Flight Attendant
#10 safest · risk score
Geographic Risk
State Risk Rankings — 2026
Percentage of state workforce with significant AI displacement exposure. Full 50-state data at aireplacedmyjob.com/state.
#1Nevada48.2%Hospitality, gaming, logistics
#2Mississippi46.9%Manufacturing, admin support, data entry
#3Arkansas45.7%Logistics, retail, clerical
#4South Carolina44.1%Manufacturing, customer service
#5Indiana43.8%Logistics, finance, administrative
#6Kentucky43.2%Manufacturing, transportation, data processing
#7Alabama42.9%Manufacturing, legal support, back-office
#8Oklahoma42.4%Energy sector admin, legal, clerical
#9Louisiana41.8%Hospitality, logistics, data entry
#10Tennessee41.3%Logistics, manufacturing, financial processing
Source: AIReplacedMyJob.com State AI Displacement Index, March 2026. Methodology: BLS occupation data + state industry concentration + AI automation probability scores.
Industry Timeline
Industry Displacement Timeline
| Industry / Sector | Projected Displacement | Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Contact Centers | 70% reduction | 2024–2026 (ongoing) | Active |
| Financial Data Processing | 65% reduction | 2025–2027 | Active |
| Legal Research & Support | 55% reduction | 2025–2028 | Active |
| Administrative & Clerical | 50% reduction | 2025–2028 | Active |
| Media & Content Production | 45% reduction | 2024–2027 | Active |
| Transportation & Logistics | 40% reduction | 2026–2030 | Emerging |
| Retail Operations | 38% reduction | 2025–2029 | Emerging |
| Healthcare Admin | 35% reduction | 2026–2030 | Emerging |
| Software Development (junior) | 30% reduction | 2025–2028 | Active |
| Insurance Processing | 55% reduction | 2025–2028 | Active |
Methodology
Sources + Methodology
Occupation data
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook + O*NET task decomposition database
AI capability benchmarks
Cross-referenced against published AI model capability evaluations, automation research literature (Frey & Osborne, McKinsey Global Institute, Goldman Sachs AI Research)
Risk scoring model
Proprietary task-automation probability model weighting: task routinization (40%), cognitive complexity (25%), physical dexterity requirement (20%), human judgment requirement (15%)
Displacement timeline
Derived from current AI adoption rates, enterprise technology procurement cycles, and real-time layoff tracker data from 800+ companies
Survey data
AIReplacedMyJob.com survey of 2,400 recently displaced workers across 38 states, conducted January–February 2026. Margin of error ±2.1%
Update frequency
Occupation risk scores updated monthly. Survey data updated quarterly. State rankings updated semi-annually.
License
Data freely available for journalistic and academic use with attribution to AIReplacedMyJob.com. Commercial redistribution requires written permission.
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