Will AI replace community and social service jobs?
The 14 community and social service jobs in the index score 32 out of 100 on average, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks the field #12 of 22, where #1 is the most exposed. Together these jobs employ about 4,032,340 people in the US.
- Elevated 2 jobs
- Moderate 11 jobs
- Low 1 job
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Most exposed
All 14 community and social service jobs, most exposed first
Scores run from 0 (AI can speed up almost none of the tasks) to 100 (almost all of them). How scores work.
| # | Job | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Education SpecialistsCommunity and Social Service | 53 |
| 2 | Directors, Religious Activities and EducationCommunity and Social Service | 44 |
| 3 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsCommunity and Social Service | 39 |
| 4 | Social and Human Service AssistantsCommunity and Social Service | 39 |
| 5 | Rehabilitation CounselorsCommunity and Social Service | 35 |
| 6 | Healthcare Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service | 34 |
| 7 | ClergyCommunity and Social Service | 33 |
| 8 | Community Health WorkersCommunity and Social Service | 32 |
| 9 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCommunity and Social Service | 29 |
| 10 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service | 27 |
| 11 | Mental Health CounselorsCommunity and Social Service | 25 |
| 12 | Child, Family, and School Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service | 24 |
| 13 | Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsCommunity and Social Service | 20 |
| 14 | Marriage and Family TherapistsCommunity and Social Service | 11 |
Questions about community and social service jobs and AI
Will AI replace community and social service jobs?
Not as a whole. The 14 community and social service jobs in the index have an average AI exposure score of 32 out of 100 (moderate), #12 of 22 fields. Exposure means parts of the work are likely to change, not that the jobs will disappear.
Which community and social service jobs are most exposed to AI?
Health Education Specialists (53/100), Directors, Religious Activities and Education (44/100), Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (39/100).
Which community and social service jobs are safest from AI?
Marriage and Family Therapists (11/100), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (20/100), Child, Family, and School Social Workers (24/100).
How many people work in community and social service jobs?
About 4,032,340 people in the US work in the jobs listed here (BLS, May 2025).
Other fields
- Computer and Mathematical74
- Office and Administrative Support61
- Business and Financial Operations53
- Legal50
- Architecture and Engineering49
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media47
- Management46
- Life, Physical, and Social Science46
- Sales and Related46
- Educational Instruction and Library44
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34
- Protective Service29
- Healthcare Support24
- Transportation and Material Moving22
- Personal Care and Service20
- Food Preparation and Serving Related14
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair14
- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance13
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry13
- Production13
- Construction and Extraction7
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