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Will AI replace office machine operators, except computer?AI replacement risk 67% and how the work is changing

United States Office & Admin Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$40,960
25th–75th pct. $36,090–$47,910
Top pay (est.)
$75,300
Top 10% $57,960
Pay in 5 years
$44,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$48,400est.
$41,700–$56,200
Outlook score
21/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
67%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−14.9%
2,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Office Machine Operators, Except Computer? AI replacement risk

67%
High
Ranked #719 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 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

Key skills

Monitoring
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Operations Monitoring
2.9
Active Listening
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Writing
2.8
Service Orientation
2.8
Coordination
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
3.6
English Language
3.6
Administrative
3.0
Computers and Electronics
3.0
Production and Processing
2.9
Mathematics
2.6
Mechanical
1.8
Administration and Management
1.8

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeHandling and Moving ObjectsProcessing InformationMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesThinking CreativelyWorking with Computers

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionFinger DexterityControl Precision

Education of workers

High school diploma
68%
Bachelor's degree
17%
Post-secondary certificate
9%
Associate's degree
6%

Training before entry

None / short demo
30%
Up to 1 month
26%
1–3 months
19%
3–6 months
12%
4–10 years
7%
1–2 years
6%

Related work experience

None
37%
1–2 years
29%
Up to 1 month
15%
4–6 years
7%
2–4 years
6%
6–12 months
6%

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.