Is AI going to take over your job? According to Goldman Sachs, AI has the potential to replace or downgrade 300 million jobs by 2030, impacting professions in writing, translation, customer service, and more. The prediction is that AI could automate one in four jobs across all industries in the next six years.
“You can’t have artificial intelligence without human intelligence,” remarked Reddit CEO and co-founder Steve Huffman on the challenges AI presents. He emphasized the importance of finding a balance between the two. As the job landscape evolves, individuals considering a career change or job search may wonder if there are any jobs that are safe from AI disruption.
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A recent report by Resume Genius looked into this question by analyzing pay data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and identifying jobs with the lowest risk of automation. The top ten roles with the highest pay, lowest AI-risk, and faster-than-average growth were all in the healthcare industry.
“Healthcare roles demand a level of human connection and empathy that AI cannot replicate,” explained Eva Chan, lead career expert at Resume Genius. “Ultimately, healthcare relies as much on emotional support as it does on clinical expertise, an area where AI falls short.”
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The median annual salaries for these roles range from $78,100 to $130,020. However, individuals outside of healthcare can also safeguard their careers against AI disruptions. Samuel Johns, hiring manager at CV Genius, advises that those who adapt to AI technology while enhancing soft skills like problem-solving and teamwork will thrive in an AI-driven work environment.
Here are the top 10 jobs highlighted by Resume Genius:
1. Physician Assistants
Median Salary: $130,020
AI Job Takeover Risk: 0%
2. Nurse Practitioners
Median Salary: $129,480
AI Job Takeover Risk: 0%
3. Veterinarians
Median Salary: $119,100
AI Job Takeover Risk: 6.8%
4. Medical and Health Services Managers
Median Salary: $110,680
AI Job Takeover Risk: 16.3%
5. Physical Therapists
Median Salary: $99,710
AI Job Takeover Risk: 0%
6. Occupational Therapists
Median Salary: $96,370
AI Job Takeover Risk: 0%
7. Speech-Language Pathologists
Median Salary: $89,290
AI Job Takeover Risk: 8.7%
8. Audiologists
Median Salary: $87,740
AI Job Takeover Risk: 12.5%
9. Epidemiologists
Median Salary: $81,390
AI Job Takeover Risk: 6.7%
10. Orthotists and Prosthetists
Median Salary: $78,100
AI Job Takeover Risk: 1.8%
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