As of June 2026, Community Health Workers has an AI-exposure score of 55/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
AI Exposure Score for
Community Health Workers
55/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 47% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$51,850. About 7,800 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.
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How you compare to similar Community & Social Service roles
Community Health Workers (you)
55
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
55
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
56
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
54
Rehabilitation Counselors
59
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
59
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Your tasks, by AI exposure
Automatable
- Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.
- Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
- Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Augmentable
- Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
- Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.
- Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
- Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
- Refer community members to needed health services.
- Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
- Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.
- Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
- Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
- Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Durable
- Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions, such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.
Safer adjacent roles
YOUR ROLE TODAY
Community Health Workers 55→
Health Education Specialists
64
80% skills overlap · High exposure · ~US$64,070
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
55
72% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$60,280
Healthcare Social Workers
47
64% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$67,880
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
54
56% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$59,550
Mental Health Counselor
31
48% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$53,710
Rehabilitation Counselors
59
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$46,850
Social and Human Service Assistants
61
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$45,930
Patient Representatives
68
40% skills overlap · High exposure · ~US$50,290
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