SOC 53-3031
Driver/Sales Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ70/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ417,420
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$37K
$22K โ $60K
Projected Growth
๐+8.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Driver/Sales Workers face a risk score of 70/100 โ 26 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $37K. 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 70/100, Driver/Sales Workers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include large language model automation of analysis tasks and ai route optimization reducing dispatcher roles. The 417,420 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions and emergency situation response and quick decision-making to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Driver/Sales 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
AI route optimization reducing dispatcher roles
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
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
Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.
Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.
Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.
๐ป Technology Skills
Project management software
Inventory management software
Map creation software
Communications server software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Food Production
English Language
Transportation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 75% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 82% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 78% |