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).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Common titles
Community Health Outreach WorkerCommunity Health Program CoordinatorCommunity Health PromoterCommunity Nutrition EducatorApprise CounselorCommunity Health Program Representative (Community Health Program Rep)
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Social PerceptivenessSpeakingWritingReading ComprehensionService OrientationCritical Thinking
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordApple macOS
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersTelephoneDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Community Health Workers, SOC 21-1094.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Community Health Workers 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.
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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.
1 more durable task locked in the report.

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