We matched 2.7M Colorado workers across 661 occupations to our AI exposure scores. 24.8% work in occupations scoring 55+ — the bands where AI is already reshaping or replacing core tasks.
Weighted exposure
41
US average 41 (even)
Occupations with 1,000+ workers in the state, ranked by AI exposure score.
| Occupation | Score | Band | Workers | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telemarketer | 93 | High risk | 1,330 | $48,870 |
| Paralegal | 90 | High risk | 5,430 | $73,380 |
| Data Entry Clerk | 90 | High risk | 2,040 | $45,560 |
| Insurance Underwriter | 90 | High risk | 1,540 | $100,050 |
| Bookkeeping & Accounting Clerk | 89 | High risk | 24,650 | $54,080 |
| Administrative Assistant | 88 | High risk | 10,120 | $64,620 |
| Tax Preparer | 88 | High risk | 2,420 | $62,860 |
| Medical Records Specialists | 88 | High risk | 1,660 | $55,410 |
| Loan Officer | 85 | High risk | 3,700 | $79,800 |
| Receptionist | 82 | High risk | 11,680 | $40,560 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 82 | High risk | 2,660 | $59,130 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 82 | High risk | 1,770 | $48,670 |
Hands-on, interpersonal and high-stakes roles AI struggles to replace.
| Occupation | Score | Band | Workers | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technologists | 8 | Resilient | 2,310 | $65,690 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 9 | Resilient | 23,220 | $51,130 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 9 | Resilient | 6,430 | $39,480 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 10 | Resilient | 36,250 | $37,270 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 10 | Resilient | 16,560 | $37,240 |
| Childcare Workers | 10 | Resilient | 11,560 | $38,410 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 10 | Resilient | 5,220 | $36,290 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 10 | Resilient | 5,090 | $60,710 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 10 | Resilient | 3,790 | $68,590 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 10 | Resilient | 1,610 | $58,640 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 10 | Resilient | 1,420 | $41,230 |
| Dentist | 11 | Resilient | 2,330 | $136,260 |
The state's largest workforces and how exposed each one is.
| Occupation | Score | Band | Workers | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35 | Watch | 78,720 | $35,440 |
| Retail Salespersons | 38 | Watch | 74,640 | $36,960 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 44 | Watch | 56,840 | $40,710 |
| Cashier | 67 | At risk | 55,700 | $35,760 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | Resilient | 54,510 | $96,520 |
| Software Developer | 58 | At risk | 48,980 | $134,540 |
| Business Continuity Planners | 45 | Watch | 46,350 | $89,860 |
| Customer Service Representative | 66 | At risk | 45,890 | $46,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 42 | Watch | 43,140 | $130,340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 38 | Watch | 42,510 | $34,990 |
Look up any of 900+ occupations for a full risk profile — exposed tasks, resilient tasks, safer pivots and skills to build.
Check your job →Among occupations with at least 1,000 workers in Colorado, the most exposed are telemarketer (93/100), paralegal (90/100), data entry clerk (90/100). Roles built on routine information work — data entry, scripted communication, standard document processing — score highest.
Colorado scores 41/100 on our employment-weighted AI exposure scale (US average: 41). 24.8% of the 2.7M workers we can match to scored occupations are in the At-risk or High-risk bands.
Employment and median wages come from BLS OEWS, May 2024 (the Bureau of Labor Statistics' occupational survey). AI exposure scores blend Frey & Osborne automation probability with LLM task exposure — the same methodology behind our per-job pages.
Employment and median wages: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Scores: our occupation methodology. Occupations without a published state estimate are excluded. Informational only — not career or financial advice.