Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Production Occupations:
51.2%
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
AI Resilience Report forProduction Occupations
$46,990 median salary•867,700 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-0000
Production Occupations are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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More Career Info
Career: Production Occupations
They make and assemble products, operate machines, and ensure everything is running smoothly in factories or workshops.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$46,990
Jobs (2025)
8,780,500
Growth (2025-35)
-0.4%
Annual Openings
867,700
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
