Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Moving people/goods by water:
55.7%
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.
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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%).
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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%).
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AI Resilience Report forWater Transportation Workers
$71,860 median salary•8,600 annual openings•SOC Code: 53-5000
Water Transportation Workers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Water Transportation Workers
They operate and navigate boats and ships to move people and goods across lakes, rivers, and oceans safely.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$71,860
Jobs (2025)
85,900
Growth (2025-35)
+3.6%
Annual Openings
8,600
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
