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AI Work Index

Headline risk

55%

Very High Risk

Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping

United States AI Work IndexISCO 4311major_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.

49.8 current · 47.4 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $46K

Median annual wage

Demand -5%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.

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 45,650

Employment 2024

49.8K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-4.8%

Openings (2024–34)

5.3K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 34,58025th pctl: USD 38,650Median: USD 45,65075th pctl: USD 53,060Top 10%: USD 60,120

Demand outlook

Overall employment of material recording clerks is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, decline.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: None

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityLeadership

Tasks

  • 1. Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Requirements

Telework: <5%Telework: >95%

Work context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.6/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.5/5
Contact With Others 4.4/5
Time Pressure 4.3/5
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.2/5
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks 4.2/5

Worker profile

Median age 42.7 · 91K employed

Under 25: 12% · 25–54: 65% · 55+: 23%

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No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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