SOC 43-9071
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ80/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ24,740
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$39K
$30K โ $56K
Projected Growth
๐-15.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Office Machine Operators, Except Computer face a risk score of 80/100 โ 36 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $39K. 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 80/100, Office Machine Operators, Except Computer faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include smart form extraction replacing manual data processing and ai-powered email triage and response drafting. The 24,740 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions and coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Office Machine Operators, Except Computer?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Smart form extraction replacing manual data processing
AI-powered email triage and response drafting
Automated invoice and expense processing
Robotic process automation of data entry workflows
AI scheduling and calendar management assistants
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
Coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
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
Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
Deliver completed work.
Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
Operate office machines such as high speed business photocopiers, readers, scanners, addressing machines, stencil-cutting machines, microfilm readers or printers, folding and inserting machines, bursters, and binder machines.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Desktop communications software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 84% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 63% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 58% |