We matched 3.3M Massachusetts workers across 642 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | 90 | High risk | 7,520 | $74,990 |
| Insurance Underwriter | 90 | High risk | 3,440 | $100,050 |
| Data Entry Clerk | 90 | High risk | 1,840 | $46,930 |
| Bookkeeping & Accounting Clerk | 89 | High risk | 31,010 | $57,120 |
| Administrative Assistant | 88 | High risk | 16,630 | $79,360 |
| Medical Records Specialists | 88 | High risk | 3,450 | $57,220 |
| Tax Preparer | 88 | High risk | 1,800 | $58,720 |
| Credit Analysts | 88 | High risk | 1,740 | $88,490 |
| Loan Officer | 85 | High risk | 4,310 | $93,430 |
| Receptionist | 82 | High risk | 22,140 | $42,650 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 82 | High risk | 3,470 | $60,260 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 82 | High risk | 2,360 | $53,160 |
Hands-on, interpersonal and high-stakes roles AI struggles to replace.
| Occupation | Score | Band | Workers | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technologists | 8 | Resilient | 2,240 | $78,300 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 9 | Resilient | 28,170 | $56,040 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 9 | Resilient | 4,420 | $37,780 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 10 | Resilient | 56,160 | $44,570 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 10 | Resilient | 15,580 | $38,150 |
| Childcare Workers | 10 | Resilient | 12,370 | $39,290 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 10 | Resilient | 2,340 | $36,830 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 10 | Resilient | 2,280 | $78,450 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 10 | Resilient | 1,690 | $63,920 |
| Orderlies | 11 | Resilient | 1,510 | $39,420 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 12 | Resilient | 20,850 | $47,050 |
| Physical Therapist | 12 | Resilient | 6,600 | $102,260 |
The state's largest workforces and how exposed each one is.
| Occupation | Score | Band | Workers | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 42 | Watch | 105,350 | $123,850 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | Resilient | 90,190 | $101,970 |
| Retail Salespersons | 38 | Watch | 86,410 | $36,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35 | Watch | 81,770 | $35,060 |
| Cashier | 67 | At risk | 62,060 | $34,800 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 10 | Resilient | 56,160 | $44,570 |
| Customer Service Representative | 66 | At risk | 54,660 | $48,060 |
| Software Developer | 58 | At risk | 54,260 | $150,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 70 | At risk | 50,180 | $48,890 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 38 | Watch | 50,160 | $36,390 |
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 Massachusetts, the most exposed are paralegal (90/100), insurance underwriter (90/100), data entry clerk (90/100). Roles built on routine information work — data entry, scripted communication, standard document processing — score highest.
Massachusetts scores 41/100 on our employment-weighted AI exposure scale (US average: 41). 24.8% of the 3.3M 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.