SOC 41-2022
Parts Salespersons
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ68/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ265,060
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$37K
$28K โ $62K
Projected Growth
๐+3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค61/100
High exposure
๐ก Parts Salespersons face a risk score of 68/100 โ 24 points above the national average of 44. With 61/100 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 68/100, Parts Salespersons faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 265,060 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in resolving novel customer complaints with empathy and building long-term client relationships and trust to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Parts Salespersons?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Chatbot and virtual assistant sales displacement
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Self-checkout and cashierless store technology
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Resolving novel customer complaints with empathy
Building long-term client relationships and trust
Negotiating bespoke deals with multiple stakeholders
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
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Inventory management software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
Administration and Management
Administrative
Computers and Electronics
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 | 59% |
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 55% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 54% |