Human moat careers
Jobs safest from AI replacement
These roles tend to be better protected because they rely on hands-on work, patient or client trust, licensing, safety, or unpredictable real-world environments.
| Rank | Job | Industry | Replacement | Augmentation | Wage protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | Construction and Trades | 8/100 | 55/100 | 95/100 |
| 2 | Plumber | Construction and Trades | 8/100 | 55/100 | 95/100 |
| 3 | Mechanic | Construction and Trades | 8/100 | 55/100 | 95/100 |
| 4 | Firefighter | Public Safety | 8/100 | 55/100 | 95/100 |
| 5 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | 14/100 | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| 6 | Doctor | Healthcare | 14/100 | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| 7 | Physiotherapist | Healthcare | 14/100 | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| 8 | Social Worker | Human Services | 14/100 | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| 9 | Counsellor | Human Services | 14/100 | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| 10 | Occupational Therapist | Human Services | 14/100 | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| 11 | Veterinary Nurse | Healthcare | 14/100 | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| 12 | Mental Health Nurse | Human Services | 14/100 | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| 13 | Carpenter | Construction and Trades | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 14 | Builder | Construction and Trades | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 15 | Welder | Construction and Trades | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 16 | HVAC Technician | Construction and Trades | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 17 | Chef | Hospitality | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 18 | Cook | Hospitality | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 19 | Housekeeper | Hospitality | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 20 | Surveyor | Science and Engineering | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 21 | Robotics Technician | Science and Engineering | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 22 | Painter | Construction and Trades | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 23 | Tiler | Construction and Trades | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 24 | Roofer | Construction and Trades | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 25 | Landscaper | Construction and Trades | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 26 | Baker | Hospitality | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 27 | Butcher | Hospitality | 18/100 | 55/100 | 86/100 |
| 28 | Primary School Teacher | Education | 20/100 | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| 29 | High School Teacher | Education | 20/100 | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| 30 | Teacher Aide | Education | 20/100 | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| 31 | Special Education Teacher | Education | 20/100 | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| 32 | Radiologist | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 33 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 34 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 35 | Paramedic | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 36 | Aged Care Worker | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 37 | Psychologist | Human Services | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 38 | Disability Support Worker | Human Services | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 39 | Community Services Worker | Human Services | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 40 | Youth Worker | Human Services | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 41 | Speech Pathologist | Human Services | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 42 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 43 | Optometrist | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 44 | Sonographer | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 45 | Pathology Collector | Healthcare | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 46 | Family Support Worker | Human Services | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 47 | Behaviour Support Practitioner | Human Services | 24/100 | 76/100 | 78/100 |
| 48 | Rehabilitation Consultant | Human Services | 24/100 | 81/100 | 83/100 |
| 49 | University Lecturer | Education | 30/100 | 82/100 | 70/100 |
| 50 | Tutor | Education | 30/100 | 82/100 | 70/100 |