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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Winemaker

A Winemaker prepares or evaluates food products and is accountable for process, taste, hygiene and consistency. The assessment separates automation of individual tasks from accountability for the professional outcome.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

28%2026
31%2028
35%2030
41%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
preparing ingredients and workstation46%
following recipes and production steps41%
controlling time and temperature37%
finishing and serving the product32%
hygiene and allergen control26%
adjusting flavour and texture16%
planning stock5%
developing new recipes3%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1preparing ingredients and workstationAI 46% · human 77%
  2. 2following recipes and production stepsAI 41% · human 79%
  3. 3controlling time and temperatureAI 37% · human 77%
  4. 4finishing and serving the productAI 32% · human 80%
  5. 5hygiene and allergen controlAI 26% · human 72%
  6. 6adjusting flavour and textureAI 16% · human 78%
  7. 7planning stockAI 5% · human 79%
  8. 8developing new recipesAI 3% · human 85%

Why technology can change this work

  • digital tools reduce preparation and control time
  • full automation is constrained by variable real-world conditions
  • many cases still require professional judgement
  • key information often emerges only through direct work

What protects the occupation

  • work with living systems
  • weather and environmental dependence
  • field verification of results

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$5 650per month
2035$8 150scenario estimate
2026: $5 65020262027: $5 90020272028: $6 15020282029: $6 40020292030: $6 65020302031: $6 95020312032: $7 20020322033: $7 55020332034: $7 85020342035: $8 1502035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

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New role risk12%
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Climate Risk Modeler

Emerging role
New role risk16%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit68%

Renewable Energy Forecasting Analyst

Emerging role
New role risk17%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit60%

Circular Economy Systems Designer

Emerging role
New role risk15%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit62%

Data Analyst

Established resilient role
New role risk51%
DemandMediumDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit48%

Job search and transitions

Find work with a lower risk index

Compare adjacent paths and open a current search for the selected occupation.

Renewable Energy Forecasting Analyst

Skill fit 60% · risk 17%

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Skills you already have

  • food-production techniques
  • hygiene standards
  • workstation organization
  • sensory evaluation
  • equipment operation
  • quality control

Skills to build

  • digital recipe cards
  • food-safety control
  • cost analysis
  • energy-efficient equipment
  • kitchen automation
  • waste management
CurrentWinemaker · 28%
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Keepfood-production techniques · hygiene standards · workstation organization
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Adddigital recipe cards · food-safety control · cost analysis

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-26 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

Nearly 30,000 tasks; a global assessment of GenAI exposure across detailed occupational groups.

World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.

O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

Occupational, task, skill and work-context structure.