SOC 39-9011
Childcare Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ46/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ520,180
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$32K
$23K โ $45K
Projected Growth
๐-2.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Childcare Workers face a risk score of 46/100 โ 2 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $32K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 46/100, Childcare Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 520,180 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting techniques to individual body types and preferences and building trust and rapport with repeat clients to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Childcare Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting techniques to individual body types and preferences
Building trust and rapport with repeat clients
Personalized hands-on service requiring tactile skill
Creative aesthetic judgment for individual clients
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Maintain a safe play environment.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Care for children in institutional setting, such as group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for people with disabilities.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer based training software
Project management software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Multi-media educational software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 83% |
| Concierges | 29 | $37K | 79% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 53% |