SOC 51-1000
Supervisors of Production Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ34/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ685,140
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$71K
$46K โ $107K
Projected Growth
๐+1.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Supervisors of Production Workers face a risk score of 34/100 โ 10 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 $71K ($25K 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 34/100, Supervisors of Production Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 685,140 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions and handling non-standard materials and configurations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Supervisors of Production Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
Cobots handling repetitive material handling tasks
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 53% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 57% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 55% |