Ranked #39 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for アロマセラピスト
Key skills
Active Listening
4.7
Social Perceptiveness
4.2
Speaking
4.1
Reading Comprehension
3.7
Writing
3.6
Service Orientation
3.5
Instructing
3.4
Coordination
3.2
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Therapy and Counseling
3.4
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Psychology
2.5
Medicine and Dentistry
2.2
Sales and Marketing
2.0
Communications and Media
1.7
English Language
1.7
Sociology and Anthropology
1.6
What the work involves
Performing General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsAssisting and Caring for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeScheduling Work and ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.