Lawyers
Legalmediumaugment
BLS 2024-34: +5%
Median Wage: $145,760
Employment: 814K
Overall Exposure
50+12
2025 vs 2023
Theoretical Exposure
78What AI could do
Observed Exposure
35What AI actually does
Automation Risk Score
30Displacement risk
Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)
Solid lines = actual data · Dashed lines = estimated projections
Detailed Metrics Table
| Year | Overall | Theoretical | Observed | Risk | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 72 | 15 | 22 | actual |
| 2024 | 44 | 75 | 25 | 26 | actual |
| 2025 | 50 | 78 | 35 | 30 | actual |
| 2026 | 55 | 80 | 42 | 33 | estimated |
| 2027 | 60 | 82 | 48 | 36 | estimated |
| 2028 | 64 | 84 | 55 | 38 | estimated |
Task Breakdown
Research legal issues
55%β 1
Represent clients in court
10%β 0
About This Occupation
Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.