SOC 43-4151
Order Clerks
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ90/100
Very High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ83,420
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$45K
$34K โ $62K
Projected Growth
๐-17.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Order Clerks face a risk score of 90/100 โ 46 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $45K. 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 90/100, Order Clerks faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include ai-powered research and literature review tools and large language model automation of analysis tasks. The 83,420 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in building trust-based relationships with executives and managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Order Clerks?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Smart form extraction replacing manual data processing
AI-powered email triage and response drafting
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building trust-based relationships with executives
Managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations
Coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics
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
Review orders for completeness according to reporting procedures and forward incomplete orders for further processing.
Obtain customers' names, addresses, and billing information, product numbers, and specifications of items to be purchased, and enter this information on order forms.
Recommend merchandise or services that will meet customers' needs.
Inspect outgoing work for compliance with customers' specifications.
Receive and respond to customer complaints.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Data base user interface and query software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
English Language
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 | 74% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 63% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 58% |