As of June 2026, Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand has an AI-exposure score of 44/100 (Moderate 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

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

44/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 20% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$40,240. About 384,300 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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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

Augmentable
  • Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  • Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
  • Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  • Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  • Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  • Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  • Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  • Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  • Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
  • Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
  • Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  • Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

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40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$43,220
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40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$60,850
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40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$56,450
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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$44,710New York: US$44,630Texas: US$37,540

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$40,240. More states are being added.

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