SOC 25-4000
Librarians, Curators, and Archivists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ46/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ238,010
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$57K
$32K โ $96K
Projected Growth
๐-0.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Librarians, Curators, and Archivists face a risk score of 46/100 โ 2 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 $57K ($11K 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 46/100, Librarians, Curators, and Archivists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 238,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in managing classroom dynamics and student behavior and adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Librarians, Curators, and Archivists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
AI-generated curriculum and lesson plan content
Automated grading and assessment tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 78% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 78% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 76% |