SOC 21-1094
Community Health Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ48/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ60,730
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$51K
$38K โ $79K
Projected Growth
๐+11.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Community Health Workers face a risk score of 48/100 โ 4 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $51K ($5K above the national median). 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 48/100, Community Health Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 60,730 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts and crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Community Health Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Automated eligibility assessment for social programs
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
Crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
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 updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
๐ป Technology Skills
Operating system software
Data base user interface and query software
Medical software
Office suite software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Medicine and Dentistry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 82% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 80% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 60% |