Will AI replace brokerage clerks?AI replacement risk 88% and how the work is changing

United States Office & Admin Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$65,750

25th–75th pct. $58,620–$79,800

Top pay (est.)

$132,600

Top 10% $102,010

Pay in 5 years

$70,100est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$74,700est.

$64,200–$86,700

Outlook score

31/100

★★☆☆☆ Below average

AI replacement risk

88%

Very high

Job growth (10 yr)

−7.6%

3,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Brokerage Clerks? AI replacement risk

88%

Very high

Ranked #830 safest from AI among all U.S. 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 O*NET 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 Brokerage Clerks

Key skills

Active Listening

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.6

Speaking

3.6

Mathematics

3.5

Writing

3.5

Time Management

3.1

Service Orientation

3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

4.6

English Language

4.2

Computers and Electronics

4.0

Mathematics

3.9

Sales and Marketing

3.4

Administrative

3.2

Economics and Accounting

2.8

Law and Government

2.7

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsGetting InformationProcessing InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionNear VisionOral ComprehensionNumber FacilitySpeech RecognitionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree

38%

High school diploma

29%

Some college

20%

Associate's degree

13%

Training before entry

3–6 months

54%

6–12 months

19%

None / short demo

15%

1–3 months

Up to 1 month

Related work experience

1–2 years

41%

2–4 years

24%

3–6 months

17%

Over 10 years

11%

None

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

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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: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.