Will AI replace stockers and order fillers?AI replacement risk 35% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$37,330

25th–75th pct. $34,450–$44,650

Top pay (est.)

$64,000

Top 10% $49,260

Pay in 5 years

$44,000est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$51,900est.

$44,700–$60,300

Outlook score

61/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

35%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

+8.9%

431K openings / yr

Will AI replace Stockers and Order Fillers? AI replacement risk

35%

Low

Ranked #305 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 Stockers and Order Fillers

Key skills

Active Listening

3.0

Reading Comprehension

2.9

Monitoring

2.6

Speaking

2.6

Social Perceptiveness

2.5

Writing

2.5

Coordination

2.5

Service Orientation

2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

English Language

3.0

Public Safety and Security

2.3

Mathematics

2.3

Computers and Electronics

2.2

Production and Processing

2.2

Sales and Marketing

2.2

Education and Training

2.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGuiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityOral ExpressionStatic StrengthOral Comprehension

Training before entry

6–12 months

18%

1–3 months

15%

3–6 months

11%

1–2 years

None / short demo

Related work experience

None

38%

2–4 years

20%

6–12 months

16%

4–6 years

14%

1–2 years

10%

Job Zone 2 — some 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.