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AI Work Index

Headline risk

38%

High Risk

Animal control workers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 3312major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

12.2 current · 12.7 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $46K

Median annual wage

Demand 4%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 45,830

Employment 2024

12.2K

Projected Change (2024–34)

3.9%

Openings (2024–34)

1.3K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 32,88025th pctl: USD 38,160Median: USD 45,83075th pctl: USD 57,110Top 10%: USD 69,990

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Customer serviceAdaptabilityDetail oriented

Tasks

  • 1. Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePoint

Requirements

License required: 66.0%License required: 34.0%Certificate: 23.0%Certificate: 77.0%

Work context

Telephone Conversations 5.0/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 5.0/5
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment 5.0/5
E-Mail 4.9/5
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions 4.9/5
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General 4.8/5

Worker profile

Median age 39.4 · 93K employed

Under 25: 9% · 25–54: 74% · 55+: 17%

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