Childcare Workers
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions.
SOC 39-9011
AI exposure: 6/100
shielded tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare Workers | 6 | $30,370 | +3% | 544,800 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Empathy
- Communication
- Patience
- Creativity
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Childcare Workers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Childcare Workers role. Its 6/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 6/100, in the Shielded band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $30,370 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
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| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6 | $33,530 | +20% | 3,832,300 |
| Home Health Aides | 6 | $33,530 | +20% | 881,600 |
| Personal Care Aides | 6 | $33,530 | +20% | 2,950,700 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 6 | $46,480 | +14% | 382,600 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 6 | $49,080 | +3% | 23,900 |
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