The job index
Every job, scored.
23 professions ranked by 10-year viability — the likelihood the role still meaningfully exists, for humans, a decade out.
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Name
10yr
Verdict
1
AI / ML Engineer
Technology
91
VERY SAFE
2
Cybersecurity Analyst
Technology
90
VERY SAFE
3
Registered Nurse
Healthcare
88
VERY SAFE
4
Surgeon
Healthcare
87
VERY SAFE
5
Electrician
Trades
87
VERY SAFE
6
Plumber
Trades
86
VERY SAFE
7
Mental Health Therapist
Healthcare
85
VERY SAFE
8
Robotics Engineer
Technology
84
LIKELY SAFE
9
Teacher (K-12)
Education
76
LIKELY SAFE
10
Software Engineer
Technology
65
UNCERTAIN
11
Data Scientist
Technology
60
UNCERTAIN
12
Pharmacist
Healthcare
54
UNCERTAIN
13
UX Designer
Creative
52
UNCERTAIN
14
Lawyer
Legal
50
UNCERTAIN
15
Financial Analyst
Finance
38
AT RISK
16
Real Estate Agent
Service
38
AT RISK
17
Graphic Designer
Creative
34
AT RISK
18
Accountant / CPA
Finance
25
AT RISK
19
Content Writer
Creative
18
CRITICAL
20
Truck Driver
Logistics
15
CRITICAL
21
Cashier
Retail
8
CRITICAL
22
Data Entry Clerk
Service
5
CRITICAL
23
Telemarketer
Service
4
CRITICAL