Physician Assistants
29-1071
96/100Low
- Exposure ↓
- −64.8 pp
- Salary Δ
- +$57,120
- Projected openings
- 11,500/yr
- AI exposure
- 0%
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
Skill Transition Pathways
Identify skill-based pathways from high-exposure to low-exposure occupations.
Workforce transitions
Talent Bottleneck → Reskilling Bridge
Occupations under the highest AI and H-1B pressure, paired with evidence-based transitions that can reduce exposure. Transition scores reflect skill-overlap estimates — not observed placement rates.
ProxyData as of 2025
Data caveats
20 high-pressure occupations · up to 120 transition pairs
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High-pressure origins
Reskilling pathways from: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Destinations ranked by the selected metric. Scores are skill-overlap estimates, not placement rates.
Optometrists
29-1041
95/100Low
- Exposure ↓
- −64.8 pp
- Salary Δ
- +$57,810
- Projected openings
- 1,700/yr
- AI exposure
- 0%
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3111
94/100Low
- Exposure ↓
- −64.8 pp
- Salary Δ
- +$70,470
- Projected openings
- 1,400/yr
- AI exposure
- 0%
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
Medical and Health Services Managers
11-9111
94/100Medium
- Exposure ↓
- −58.2 pp
- Salary Δ
- +$45,100
- Projected openings
- 42,200/yr
- AI exposure
- 7%
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
29-2033
92/100Medium
- Exposure ↓
- −59.7 pp
- Salary Δ
- +$22,610
- Projected openings
- 1,200/yr
- AI exposure
- 5%
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
11-9033
91/100Medium
- Exposure ↓
- −58.4 pp
- Salary Δ
- +$25,830
- Projected openings
- 16,800/yr
- AI exposure
- 6%
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
Programming, analysis, and STEM competencies most resistant to automation.
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Emergency Management Directors
Management
Salary: $93,330
Complex Problem Solving
Cost Estimators
Business and Financial Operations
Salary: $78,740
Mathematics
Agricultural Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $98,590
Complex Problem Solving
Chemical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $125,040
Complex Problem SolvingMathematics
Materials Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $112,860
Complex Problem Solving
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $106,220
Complex Problem Solving
Mechanical Drafters
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $71,550
Mathematics
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $66,120
Complex Problem Solving
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $54,240
Mathematics
Animal Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary: $68,940
Complex Problem Solving
Foresters
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary: $76,400
Complex Problem Solving
Epidemiologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary: $87,220
Complex Problem Solving
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary: $90,150
Complex Problem Solving
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary: $352,220
Complex Problem Solving
Orthodontists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary: $289,140
Complex Problem Solving
Prosthodontists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary: $311,180
Complex Problem Solving
Transit and Railroad Police
Protective Service
Salary: $90,230
Complex Problem Solving
Private Detectives and Investigators
Protective Service
Salary: $51,220
Complex Problem Solving
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Salary: $50,960
Complex Problem Solving
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Personal Care and Service
Salary: $34,980
Mathematics
Stonemasons
Construction and Extraction
Salary: $57,390
Complex Problem Solving
Carpet Installers
Construction and Extraction
Salary: $50,340
Mathematics
Tile and Stone Setters
Construction and Extraction
Salary: $55,690
Mathematics
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Salary: $52,600
Complex Problem Solving
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Salary: $74,330
Complex Problem Solving
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Production
Salary: $63,870
MathematicsComplex Problem Solving
Sewing Machine Operators
Production
Salary: $36,670
Complex Problem Solving
Sewers, Hand
Production
Salary: $36,480
Complex Problem Solving
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
Production
Salary: $41,330
Complex Problem Solving
Traffic Technicians
Transportation and Material Moving
Salary: $59,090
Complex Problem Solving
Surveyors
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $75,440
Mathematics
Genetic Counselors
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary: $100,040
Complex Problem Solving
Audio and Video Technicians
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Salary: $58,100
Complex Problem Solving
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $78,190
Complex Problem Solving
Patternmakers, Wood
Production
Salary: $49,630
Complex Problem Solving
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Management
Salary: $171,270
Complex Problem Solving
Chief Executives
Management
Salary: $213,990
Complex Problem Solving
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Salary: $83,910
Complex Problem Solving
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Office and Administrative Support
Salary: $58,260
Mathematics
Actuaries
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $130,000
Mathematics
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary: $76,780
Complex Problem Solving
Gambling Cage Workers
Office and Administrative Support
Salary: $37,580
Mathematics
Budget Analysts
Business and Financial Operations
Salary: $91,640
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $74,510
Complex Problem Solving
Managers, All Other
Management
Salary: $141,900
Complex Problem Solving
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $64,950
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $104,110
Complex Problem Solving
Cashiers
Sales and Related
Salary: $32,880
Mathematics
Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary: $132,300
Complex Problem Solving
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $130,220
Complex Problem Solving
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Salary: $47,810
Complex Problem Solving
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Production
Salary: $68,120
Programming
Tax Preparers
Business and Financial Operations
Salary: $54,920
Mathematics
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
Salary: $109,370
Complex Problem Solving
Logisticians
Business and Financial Operations
Salary: $82,320
Systems Analysis
Lawyers
Legal
Salary: $159,670
Complex Problem Solving
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Business and Financial Operations
Salary: $83,050
Complex Problem Solving
Billing and Posting Clerks
Office and Administrative Support
Salary: $48,500
Mathematics
Computer Network Architects
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $134,050
Complex Problem Solving
Statisticians
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $105,650
Mathematics
Financial Specialists, All Other
Business and Financial Operations
Salary: $81,100
Mathematics
Economists
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary: $124,720
Mathematics
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $104,000
ProgrammingComplex Problem Solving
Physicists
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary: $172,250
Mathematics
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Office and Administrative Support
Salary: $50,670
Mathematics
Database Administrators
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $104,620
Complex Problem Solving
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $99,130
Systems Analysis
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $140,300
Complex Problem Solving
Financial Managers
Management
Salary: $166,570
Complex Problem Solving
Mathematicians
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $126,710
MathematicsComplex Problem Solving
Operations Research Analysts
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $88,940
MathematicsComplex Problem Solving
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Education, Training, and Library
Salary: $79,940
Mathematics
Computer User Support Specialists
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $61,860
Complex Problem Solving
Web Developers
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $92,650
ProgrammingComplex Problem Solving
Information Security Analysts
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $129,180
Complex Problem Solving
Statistical Assistants
Office and Administrative Support
Salary: $50,330
MathematicsComplex Problem Solving
Database Architects
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $139,500
Complex Problem Solving
Computer Programmers
Computer and Mathematical
Salary: $100,390
ProgrammingComplex Problem Solving
Career Transition Flows
How high-exposure roles map to resilient careers via shared skills
Career transition flows from 6 high-AI-exposure occupations (Computer Programmers, Customer Service Representatives, Data Entry Keyers, Medical Records Specialists, Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, Medical Transcriptionists) to 29 resilient career pathways, sized by shared skill count.
High AI-exposure sourceResilient career targetLink width = shared skill count · Click a target to explore
Reskilling Pathways
Roles with lower AI exposure that build on skills you already have (O*NET skill overlap). Not financial advice. View sources.
Each pathway scores the transition on transferable skills, safety gain, pay and retraining effort — and shows the skills you'd keep vs. build.
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