AI job risk in Mexico
Across 436 occupations covering about 56,702,659 workers, Mexico's labour market carries a moderate average exposure to generative AI of 4.5 on a 0–10 scale, weighted by how many people each occupation employs. Every score maps an occupation onto the ILO and OpenAI research indices, so a higher number means more of the role's day-to-day tasks can already be performed or assisted by AI.
The most exposed roles are Data Entry Clerk, Typist and Word Processing Operator, Water and Firewood Collector — jobs built around routine information work that large language models handle well. The least exposed include Craft and Related Worker, Domestic Cleaner And Helper, Hand Packer, where physical, in-person or hands-on tasks dominate. By industry, Business, Finance & Legal, IT & Digital sit toward the top of the range. Exposure is not the same as job loss: it flags where AI is most likely to reshape tasks first, and where workers may want to build complementary skills.
20 jobs most exposed to AI in Mexico
| # | Occupation | Code | Exposure | Average annual pay | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Entry Clerk | 4132 | 10/10 | $139,107 | 185,061 |
| 2 | Typist and Word Processing Operator | 4131 | 10/10 | $101,470 | 9,972 |
| 3 | Water and Firewood Collector | 9624 | 10/10 | $66,557 | 9,429 |
| 4 | Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerk | 4311 | 10/10 | — | — |
| 5 | Statistical, Finance and Insurance Clerk | 4312 | 10/10 | — | — |
| 6 | General Office Clerk | 4110 | 9/10 | $163,410 | 1,141,902 |
| 7 | Bank Teller | 4211 | 9/10 | $112,495 | 704,074 |
| 8 | Administrative and Executive Secretary | 3343 | 9/10 | $135,986 | 457,934 |
| 9 | Credit and Loans Officer | 3312 | 9/10 | $161,300 | 380,680 |
| 10 | Advertising and Marketing Professional | 2431 | 9/10 | $226,567 | 117,174 |
| 11 | Contact Centre Information Clerk | 4222 | 9/10 | $147,757 | 91,766 |
| 12 | Telephone Switchboard Operator | 4223 | 9/10 | $142,187 | 67,388 |
| 13 | Financial and Investment Adviser | 2412 | 9/10 | $369,156 | 67,191 |
| 14 | Health Services Manager | 1342 | 9/10 | $238,533 | 63,970 |
| 15 | Contact Centre Salesperson | 5244 | 9/10 | $157,228 | 49,739 |
| 16 | Survey And Market Research Interviewer | 4227 | 9/10 | $134,517 | 45,665 |
| 17 | Journalist | 2642 | 9/10 | $200,010 | 28,081 |
| 18 | Travel Consultant | 4221 | 9/10 | $182,226 | 24,709 |
| 19 | Translator and Interpreter | 2643 | 9/10 | $188,135 | 23,292 |
| 20 | Clearing and Forwarding Agent | 3331 | 9/10 | $237,468 | 23,173 |
20 jobs least exposed to AI in Mexico
| # | Occupation | Code | Exposure | Average annual pay | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craft and Related Worker | 7549 | 0/10 | $74,790 | 13,032 |
| 2 | Domestic Cleaner And Helper | 9111 | 1/10 | $63,115 | 1,794,456 |
| 3 | Hand Packer | 9321 | 1/10 | $97,044 | 1,651,966 |
| 4 | Building Construction Labourer | 9313 | 1/10 | $100,375 | 1,565,569 |
| 5 | Kitchen Helper | 9412 | 1/10 | $78,100 | 611,895 |
| 6 | Rubber Products Machine Operator | 8141 | 1/10 | $120,821 | 402,699 |
| 7 | Butcher, Fishmonger and Related Food Preparer | 7511 | 1/10 | $108,360 | 329,592 |
| 8 | Painter and Related Worker | 7131 | 1/10 | $134,491 | 180,886 |
| 9 | Sheet Metal Worker | 7213 | 1/10 | $145,992 | 157,532 |
| 10 | Vehicle Cleaner | 9122 | 1/10 | $89,145 | 146,784 |
| 11 | Earthmoving And Related Plant Operator | 8342 | 1/10 | $180,624 | 92,301 |
| 12 | Paper Products Machine Operator | 8143 | 1/10 | $119,371 | 56,001 |
| 13 | Glass And Ceramics Plant Operator | 8181 | 1/10 | $126,211 | 46,826 |
| 14 | Potter or Related Worker | 7314 | 1/10 | $76,541 | 40,176 |
| 15 | Floor Layer and Tile Setter | 7122 | 1/10 | $173,223 | 38,920 |
| 16 | Glass Maker, Cutter, Grinder and Finisher | 7315 | 1/10 | $113,190 | 27,695 |
| 17 | Plasterer | 7123 | 1/10 | $168,146 | 26,860 |
| 18 | Hand Launderers and Pressers | 9121 | 1/10 | $73,011 | 23,945 |
| 19 | Woodworking Machine Tool Setter and Operator | 7523 | 1/10 | $136,697 | 23,847 |
| 20 | Cement, Stone and Other Mineral Products Machine Operator | 8114 | 1/10 | $151,747 | 15,956 |
AI exposure by industry
| Industry | Occupations | Employed | Avg. exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Finance & Legal | 57 | 6,992,877 | 8/10 |
| IT & Digital | 17 | 609,240 | 8/10 |
| Education & Community | 28 | 2,643,114 | 6/10 |
| Government & Public Sector | 24 | 1,468,869 | 6/10 |
| Healthcare & Care | 41 | 1,253,502 | 6/10 |
| Hospitality, Retail & Tourism | 38 | 15,209,033 | 5/10 |
| Engineering & Infrastructure | 34 | 2,178,599 | 5/10 |
| Transport, Logistics & Mining | 32 | 7,064,037 | 3/10 |
| Agriculture & Environment | 44 | 6,812,488 | 3/10 |
| Creative, Media & Personal Services | 42 | 3,271,281 | 2/10 |
| Trades & Construction | 79 | 9,199,619 | 2/10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much AI risk do jobs in Mexico face?
Across 436 occupations covering about 56,702,659 workers, Mexico has an employment-weighted average generative-AI exposure of 4.5 on a 0–10 scale — a moderate level. A higher score means a larger share of a role's day-to-day tasks can already be performed or assisted by AI.
Which jobs in Mexico are most at risk from AI?
The most exposed occupations in Mexico are Data Entry Clerk, Typist and Word Processing Operator, Water and Firewood Collector, Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerk, Statistical, Finance and Insurance Clerk. These are roles built around routine information work — writing, data handling and analysis — that large language models already handle well.
Which jobs in Mexico are least exposed to AI?
The least exposed occupations include Craft and Related Worker, Domestic Cleaner And Helper, Hand Packer. Physical, hands-on and in-person tasks are much harder for current AI to automate, so these roles score low.
Does a high AI exposure score mean the job will be lost?
No. Exposure measures how much of a role's tasks AI can perform or assist with — not whether the job will disappear. A high score flags where AI is most likely to reshape tasks first, and where workers may benefit from building complementary skills.
Which industries in Mexico are most exposed to AI?
By employment-weighted average exposure, the most exposed industries in Mexico are Business, Finance & Legal, IT & Digital, Education & Community.
How is the AI exposure score calculated?
Every occupation is scored 0–10 by combining two published research datasets — the ILO's Working Paper 140 index and OpenAI's ‘GPTs are GPTs’ task-exposure study — mapped onto Mexico's official occupation classification and ranked on a single global percentile scale so scores stay comparable between countries.
Methodology & sources
Every occupation is scored 0–10 for generative-AI exposure by combining two open, published research datasets — the ILO's Working Paper 140 index and OpenAI's GPTs are GPTs task-exposure study — mapped onto Mexico's official occupation classification, then ranked on a single global percentile scale so the numbers stay comparable between countries. Tile area is the size of each occupation's workforce, from official statistics. Full methodology & data sources →
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