As of July 2026,
Childcare Workers has an AI-exposure score of 40/100
(Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index. This is an estimate of task
exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Score inputs for this role:
This role starts from O*NET 29.1 occupational descriptors and is empirically grounded by Penn/OpenAI GPTs are GPTs study, Anthropic Economic Index (June 26, 2026), Felten, Raj and Seamans AIOE index. BLS labor-market figures are separate context, not score inputs.
Childcare Workers
More exposed than 9% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$34,980. About 160,200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 - growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) - your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How this role compares to similar Personal Care roles
What this role usually involves
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.
Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Childcare Workers, SOC 39-9011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.
Childcare Workers tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role - its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (75%).
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.
We analyzed all 20 Childcare Workers tasks - 5 augmentable and 15 durable. The full task map - every task with exactly what to do about each - is in your Career Report.
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Grounded in O*NET-linked or curated role data, with Penn, Anthropic Economic Index, and AIOE signals where matched. BLS labor-market context is separate - not generic advice.
Adjacent career paths
Relatedness shows how reachable a move may be. A path is labeled lower exposure only when its score is at least 6 points lower; every row shows the measured difference.
Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
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Childcare Workers - median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)
Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$34,980. More states are being added.