Nevada Ranks Highest for Job Automation Risk

A new analysis finds that nearly half of Nevada jobs face a high risk of being automated in the coming years.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Employment

Isometric editorial illustration of a solitary robotic arm in a vast desert, representing the structural economic shift toward job automation. — A new CJS Automation analysis identifies Nevada as having the nation's highest concentration of jobs at risk for future automation. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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CJS Automation reports that 48.79% of Nevada jobs are at high risk for automation, placing the state at the top of the national list. Las Vegas also leads the nation among metropolitan areas for occupations with a high probability of being replaced by machines.

Why it matters

This concentration of high-risk occupations highlights a potential workforce disruption for the state, as Nevada's automation exposure significantly outpaces the national average.

CJS Automation identifies 718,030 jobs in Nevada as high-risk, defined by an automation probability exceeding 70%. This analysis covers 95.71% of total U.S. employment based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

The players

CJS Automation

This is a data analytics firm that specializes in evaluating workforce trends and the potential impact of technology on labor markets.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

This is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

The details

Researchers determined these risk levels by combining May 2025 employment estimates with established automation probability models from 2013. The assessment assigns a standardized risk score to each occupation regardless of its specific geographic location.

May 2025: Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment data collection.
2013: Original publication of Frey and Osborne automation research.

Macro View

This analysis updates the automation probability thresholds established by the Frey and Osborne automation research. It mirrors historical shifts where technological advancements have disproportionately impacted labor-intensive industries over the long term.

Nevadans in high-risk occupations may face increased pressure to acquire new skills as automation adoption grows across the state. This shift could impact long-term job security and wage growth prospects for those in affected sectors.

The takeaway

Workers in highly susceptible sectors should prioritize skill development to remain competitive as automation becomes more prevalent. Staying informed about industry changes is essential for navigating the evolving landscape of the state economy.