SOC 35-2019
Cooks, All Other
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ50/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ23,590
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$36K
$26K โ $50K
Projected Growth
๐+5.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Cooks, All Other face a risk score of 50/100 โ 6 points above the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $36K. 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 50/100, Cooks, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic food delivery within establishments are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 23,590 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in managing chaotic high-volume service environments and food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Cooks, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic food delivery within establishments
Self-ordering kiosks and mobile app displacement
Automated dishwashing and kitchen cleaning systems
Automated food preparation and cooking robotics
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Managing chaotic high-volume service environments
Food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill
Hospitality and personalized guest experiences
Adapting to real-time dietary and allergy requests
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 63% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 58% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 51% |