Generally, lower-wage jobs run a higher risk of getting automated. Automation could remove 36 million jobs in the workforce , 25 % of the nation ’s total workforce , during the next few decades , according to a report by the Urban Institute . It said a further 52 million , 36 % , would have what it called “ medium exposure ” to automation . The report said the most vulnerable jobs were those involving predictable work , with more creative , interpersonal or higher education jobs being relatively safe . Hispanic and black employees were more exposed , said the report , along with rural workers .
Automation could remove 36 million jobs in the workforce , 25 % of the nation ’s total workforce , during the next few decades , according to a report by the Urban Institute . It said a further 52 million , 36 % , would have what it called “ medium exposure ” to automation . The report said the most vulnerable jobs were those involving predictable work , with more creative , interpersonal or higher education jobs being relatively safe . Hispanic and black employees were more exposed , said the report , along with rural workers .