Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Retail Sales Workers:
44.5%
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.
Low
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%).
Med
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%).
Med
AI Resilience Report forRetail Sales Workers
$34,810 median salary•1.1M annual openings•SOC Code: 41-2000
Retail Sales Workers are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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Career: Retail Sales Workers
They assist customers by answering questions, helping them find products, and ringing up purchases to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$34,810
Jobs (2025)
7,809,100
Growth (2025-35)
-2.5%
Annual Openings
1.1M
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
