Upwork report lists 120+ jobs least likely to be replaced by AI
Upwork's November 2026 Upwork AI jobs report names nurses, teachers, electricians and firefighters among roles where humans are expected to stay essential.
Upwork's November 2026 report identifies more than 120 jobs across 13 industries that are less likely to be replaced by AI.
Healthcare, skilled trades, education, emergency services and creative professions are among the fields named.
Listed examples include nurses, doctors, teachers, firefighters, electricians, plumbers and veterinarians.
The report says AI is more likely to change how people work than eliminate their jobs entirely.
AI could help with repetitive tasks and productivity, and the report says combining AI knowledge with human expertise could create better opportunities.