AI-Augmented Occupations
High AI exposure but strong human bottlenecks — AI augments rather than replaces. Occupations ranked by augmentation potential.
| # | Occupation | Augmentation | Exposure | Bottleneck | Median Wage | Exposure | Likely impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental engineer 21430 | 95.0% | 69% | 80% | SGD 5,710 | High | Augmentation-led |
| 2 | Food and drink technologist 21454 | 90.0% | 65% | 79% | SGD 4,261 | High | Augmentation-led |
| 3 | Advertising/Public relations manager 12221 | 89.0% | 72% | 70% | SGD 8,514 | High | Augmentation-led |
| 4 | Data scientist 21222 | 88.0% | 92% | 51% | SGD 9,047 | Very High | Augmentation-led |
| 5 | Software and applications manager 13302 | 86.0% | 48% | 96% | SGD 10,779 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
| 6 | Clinical research professional 21347 | 85.0% | 55% | 83% | SGD 8,990 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
| 7 | Pharmacologist 21341 | 85.0% | 55% | 83% | SGD 6,706 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
| 8 | Registered nurse and other nursing professional (e.g. clinical nurse, nurse educator, excluding enrolled nurse) 22200 | 83.0% | 47% | 91% | SGD 5,276 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
| 9 | Process engineer 21415 | 80.0% | 58% | 71% | SGD 5,833 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
| 10 | Clinical psychologist 26341 | 75.0% | 47% | 82% | SGD 5,495 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
| 11 | Minister of religion 26361 | 75.0% | 46% | 86% | SGD 6,637 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
| 12 | Health services manager 13420 | 67.0% | 60% | 59% | SGD 9,839 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
| 13 | Financial/Investment adviser (e.g. relationship manager) 24121 | 67.0% | 75% | 45% | SGD 8,000 | High | Augmentation-led |
| 14 | Medical social worker 26353 | 64.0% | 38% | 85% | SGD 4,915 | Moderate | Augmentation-led |
Augmented = net_risk < 0.25 AND augmentation ≥ 0.12. Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs benefit most from AI augmentation?
Occupations with high AI exposure but strong human bottlenecks — judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills mean AI augments rather than replaces. These roles score net_risk < 0.25 with augmentation >= 0.12.
What is augmentation in the AI Work Index?
Augmentation measures the productive overlap between AI capabilities and human strengths. High augmentation means AI tools can boost productivity in the role without displacing the worker.