Stockers and Order Fillers

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JOB SCORE
3.8/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Risk & user votes

Calculated automation risk

72% (High Risk)

High Risk (61-80%): This occupation shows a significant risk of end-to-end replacement by automation. Many core parts of the role may be structured, repeatable, software-driven, or physically predictable enough for AI, machines, or robotic systems to take over. If you work in this area, it may be worth exploring safer related careers or moving towards more human-centred responsibilities.

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Human strengths important in this job

These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.

Working directly with the public

Quite important
Why this matters
The job involves face-to-face interaction with customers, clients, or guests—answering questions, handling requests, and managing service situations in real time. Roles with frequent public interaction are harder to replace end-to-end because they rely on trust, communication, and adapting to unpredictable human needs.
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What users think

Based on 108 votes

72% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that it's probable this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 72% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Stockers and Order Fillers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

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Pay & outlook

Wages

Very low paid relative to other professions

In 2024, the median annual wage for Stockers and Order Fillers was $37,090 ($18 per hour).

The median annual wage for Stockers and Order Fillers was 25.1% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.

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Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Stockers and Order Fillers' job openings is expected to rise 8.5% by 2034

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Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2024 there were 2,779,530 people employed as 'Stockers and Order Fillers' within the United States.

This represents around 1.8% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 55 people are employed as 'Stockers and Order Fillers'.

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What people are saying (4)

Ken (Highly likely)
29 Jul 2025 00:47
I've seen videos on YouTube showing robots performing the types of tasks I do at the Amazon warehouse I work at. The primarily Gen Z workforce that I work with seems to be more interested in their smartphones, pee breaks, working in slow motion, having extended conversations with other workers and complaining than actually doing what is expected of them. I would forsee a huge jump in productivity when robots take over these relatively simple and repetitive tasks. Ultimately, I think it will be a huge win for the company and customers.
Delbert Dang (Moderate)
06 Sep 2024 13:56
Because it can be organized and set for a perfect and easy job for a robot to do. However, it is difficult to match human dexterity because humans can have more hand dexterity compared to a robot. I also believe that robots could take more time to do stocking and moving compared to workers.
Jason (Low)
06 Jul 2024 02:54
I am an overnight stocker at Walmart, and with the very meticulous stocking process such as facing products, and moving around customers it's not likely my job or any other will be affected in the near future.
Tha Archivist (Highly likely)
21 Dec 2022 16:06
I fulfill orders for Home Depot, I am surprised this hasn't been automated already.
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Job description

Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.

O*NET-SOC code: 53-7065.00