The Jobs That Will Die Out the Fastest

• Data entry positions rank as the fastest-declining occupation, with 25% of these jobs disappearing by 2033.
• AI threatens the underground mining operators the most, as there is a 97% likelihood that these jobs will be automated.
• Best-paid workers at risk are computer programmers earning close to $100K per year while facing a 10% workforce reduction. 

More than 80M Americans express concern about job security as artificial intelligence and automation reshape the workforce. A new study by CasinooftheKings analyzed which jobs are likely to die out the fastest by 2033.

The research examined various occupations using two labor indicators: projected employment decline rates and AI automation risk scores that measure how likely machines are to replace human workers. Jobs were ranked by combining these factors, with job losses counting for 60% of the score and AI replacement risk counting for 40%.

Here’s a look at the 10 jobs most likely to disappear by 2033:

Data entry keyers rank first in the list of vanishing careers. Currently, 163.9K people work in data entry, but the number is likely to drop to 122.8K by 2033. This means that one in every four specialists from this industry will lose jobs amid the 95% AI automation risk, as computers can now handle information processing faster and, in most cases, more accurately than humans.

Loading and moving machine operators take second place with the highest AI automation risk at 97%. About 5.3K workers currently do these jobs, earning one of the best salaries among the most declining occupations at around $70K annually. However, the employment numbers are expected to fall to 4.1K, a 22.9% decline, as mining companies increasingly use automated equipment instead of human operators.

Payroll and timekeeping clerks hold the third position with significant workforce reduction ahead. These workers handle wage calculations and time records for companies, but 90% of these jobs could be automated. 160.3K people work in this area currently, though this will drop to 136.2K by 2033, a 15.1% decline. 

Fast food cooks come in fourth place as automation across the chain restaurants accelerates. This large workforce of 682.2K employees will shrink to 588.5K, marking a 13.7% employment drop. Earning around $30K annually, fast food cooks receive the lowest wages among declining occupations and face an 87% automation risk.

Cashiers rank fifth as the largest workforce facing replacement. This group of 3.34M workers will shrink to 2.99M in the next decade, a 10.6% decline that represents the highest total job losses, with 350K positions disappearing. These workers, also among the lowest-paid occupations at around $31K annually, face a 93% automation risk as self-checkout machines and mobile payments now handle most transactions that previously required human cashiers.

File clerks take sixth place in the disappearing job rankings. Around 87.2K people work in organizing and maintaining records, but this number will soon fall to 73.9K, a 15.3% job reduction. Their 77% automation risk is somewhat lower than other positions because some filing work still requires human judgment. However, as the sixth most threatened job, they still face significant danger as digital systems and cloud storage continue replacing traditional record-keeping methods.

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks land in seventh position with a concerning automation outlook. This large field of 1.66M workers will decrease to 1.58M in the coming years, posting 5% job decline combined with a 94% automation probability. While these professionals may not face immediate threats given the lower decline rate, the high automation risk indicates this career lacks long-term prospects amid rising AI accounting software.

Office clerks rank eighth as workplace automation continues to eliminate routine administrative work. Currently, 2.65M workers perform various office tasks, but this will fall to 2.5M by 2033, which is a 5.6% employment decrease. These workers face an 88% automation likelihood with office software and AI assistants already handling filing and correspondence.

Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks hold the ninth position. These 848.7K workers handle the movement of goods in warehouses and distribution centers, but their numbers are projected to drop to 784.2K, representing a 7.6% decline. With a 79% automation risk, many of these workers are already seeing their roles change as companies like Amazon install new systems and automated tracking technology that can sort packages, update inventory counts, and manage shipments nonstop.

Computer programmers take the final position among endangered careers. The field employs 139.4K specialists today but will lose 9.6% of positions by 2033, dropping to 126K jobs. With a 70% chance of automation, even the best-paid workers on this list, earning around $99K annually, cannot escape job losses as artificial intelligence becomes more and more capable of writing programs.

 “The real opportunity lies in how workers adapt and retrain during this transition. While some jobs disappear, new roles emerge that combine human judgment with AI tools,” says CasinooftheKings spokesperson. “The key could be identifying transferable skills. For example, data entry workers often have strong attention to detail that translates well to quality control roles, while bookkeepers understand business processes that remain valuable in consulting. The challenge will be creating accessible education options for mid-career workers who can’t afford to stop working while learning adjacent skills. Community colleges and online programs can play an important role in this transition.”