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Will AI replace fallers?AI replacement risk 12% and how the work is changing

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$52,100
25th–75th pct. $41,360–$63,390
Top pay (est.)
$107,100
Top 10% $82,360
Pay in 5 years
$59,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$67,300est.
$57,900–$78,100
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
12%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−9.9%
500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Fallers? AI replacement risk

12%
Very low
Ranked #52 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

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 Fallers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.0
Operation and Control
2.9
Judgment and Decision Making
2.9
Operations Monitoring
2.8
Complex Problem Solving
2.8
Coordination
2.8
Monitoring
2.8
Equipment Maintenance
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.0
Production and Processing
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Mathematics
2.4
English Language
2.3
Education and Training
1.8
Law and Government
1.5
Physics
1.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Static StrengthReaction TimeTrunk StrengthMultilimb CoordinationExtent FlexibilityDepth Perception

Training before entry

None / short demo
51%
6–12 months
18%
3–6 months
15%
1–2 years
13%
Up to 1 month
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
12%
Up to 1 month
3%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

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

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.