Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Food processing workers:
50.1%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forMiscellaneous Food Processing Workers
$41,230 median salary•36,600 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-3090
Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers
They prepare and package food products by operating machines, mixing ingredients, and ensuring quality control for safe and tasty items.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$41,230
Jobs (2025)
297,000
Growth (2025-35)
+5.1%
Annual Openings
36,600
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
