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Job truth · 798 occupations

What does that job
actually involve all day?

Past the glossy job titles: the real tasks, the skills it demands, and whether the work is deadline-driven, desk-bound, people-heavy or precise — straight from U.S. Department of Labor job analysis.

Highest-paying

Radiologists
Speaking
Anesthesiologists
Critical Thinking
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Complex Problem Solving
Dermatologists
Critical Thinking
Physicians, Pathologists
Reading Comprehension
Prosthodontists
Critical Thinking
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Critical Thinking
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Critical Thinking
Orthodontists
Monitoring
Psychiatrists
Active Listening
Allergists and Immunologists
Reading Comprehension
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Reading Comprehension

Most exposed to AI

Computer Programmers
Programming
Customer Service Representatives
Service Orientation
Data Entry Keyers
Reading Comprehension
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Reading Comprehension
Medical Transcriptionists
Active Listening
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Speaking
Database Architects
Critical Thinking
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Reading Comprehension
Statistical Assistants
Mathematics
Information Security Analysts
Reading Comprehension
Web Developers
Programming
Bioinformatics Technicians
Reading Comprehension

Least exposed to AI

Administrative Services Managers
Time Management
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Writing
Human Resources Managers
Active Listening
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Critical Thinking
Food Service Managers
Active Listening
Gambling Managers
Critical Thinking
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Time Management
Emergency Management Directors
Service Orientation
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Writing
Cost Estimators
Reading Comprehension
Farm Labor Contractors
Speaking
Labor Relations Specialists
Active Listening
About this list. Tasks, skills, and environment ratings from O*NET (U.S. DOL). Pay and AI exposure shown where available from BLS/DOL. Figures describe the typical role.