Jobs safe from AI in 2026
The occupations with the lowest AI Cut Risk we track. These roles depend on hands-on work, physical presence or human accountability, the things AI cannot take over. Scores come from verified job cuts, not speculation.
Plumbers
One of the safest tracked occupations: physical, site-specific work that AI cannot perform.
Low riskHigh riskCut Risk 10Electricians
A hands-on, on-site trade with minimal tracked exposure. Physical, variable work resists automation.
Low riskHigh riskCut Risk 12Physical therapists
Hands-on rehabilitation and in-person assessment keep exposure low; only scheduling and notes are automatable.
Low riskHigh riskCut Risk 14Nurses
Among the lowest tracked losses of any occupation. Admin and triage paperwork is being automated; hands-on care is not.
Low riskHigh riskCut Risk 18Teachers
Tracked losses are mostly in ed-tech content roles. Classroom teaching remains among the safest tracked occupations.
Low riskHigh riskCut Risk 22Truck drivers
Autonomous freight is still pilot-stage, so tracked losses are minimal. Dispatch and planning roles are more exposed than driving itself.
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