SOC 53-4099
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ36/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ1,520
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$49K
$35K โ $83K
Projected Growth
๐+3.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Rail Transportation Workers, All Other face a risk score of 36/100 โ 8 points below 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 $49K ($3K 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 36/100, Rail Transportation Workers, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai route optimization reducing dispatcher roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,520 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating complex urban environments with obstacles and navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Rail Transportation Workers, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI route optimization reducing dispatcher roles
Autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection needs
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating complex urban environments with obstacles
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 82% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 74% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 70% |