AI in Mexico: 10 professions at risk and 10 safe by 2025

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the Mexican labor market at an unprecedented speed. While some jobs face imminent extinction, others are becoming more valuable. Here we present data on the most and least exposed professions.

The conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gone from being a technological curiosity to an economic reality that directly impacts the future of employment in Mexico. Reports from consulting firms such as PwC and the World Economic Forum (WEF) paint a picture of profound transformation, where automation not only optimizes tasks but completely redefines the demand for skills.

Although AI adoption in Mexico is progressing at a slower pace compared to other global economies, its impact is already measurable. Between 2021 and 2024, occupations with high exposure to AI experienced an 88% growth in the country, demonstrating that, far from simply eliminating jobs, AI is creating new economic dynamics.

The most vulnerable jobs are those whose primary tasks are repetitive, predictable, and data-driven. Generative AI is particularly effective in these areas. According to an analysis by the WEF and other experts, the following professions face the greatest risk of automation:

| Profession | Reason for Risk |

|—|—|

| 1. Data Capture | AI can process and classify data at speeds and accuracy unattainable by humans. |

| 2. Accounting Assistant | Tasks such as account reconciliation and basic reporting are easily automated. |

| 3. Cashier (Bank and Retail) | Self-checkout systems and digital banking are dramatically reducing the need for this role. |

| 4. Administrative Assistant | File management, appointment scheduling, and email writing are tasks that AI virtual assistants already perform. |

| 5. Payroll Management Employee | HR software can automatically calculate salaries, taxes, and deductions. |

| 6. Telemarketing Operator | Chatbots and AI-powered predictive dialing systems are more efficient for making mass calls. |

| 7. Basic Content Writer | AI can quickly generate informative copy, product descriptions, and simple articles. |

| 8. Financial Analyst (Entry Level) | Analyzing large volumes of financial data to identify trends is a strength of AI. |

| 9. Assembly Line Worker | Advanced robotics, combined with AI for quality control, is replacing manual labor. |

| 10. Legal Assistant | Case law research and drafting standard legal documents can be assisted or performed by AI. |

"Far from eliminating jobs, AI is driving new economic activities. However, the skills required for jobs exposed to AI are changing 66% faster than for other roles," the PwC report notes.

On the other hand, jobs that require complex human interaction, empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and manual dexterity in unpredictable environments are the least exposed to automation. AI, in its current state, cannot replicate these capabilities.

Professions with Low Risk of Automation in Mexico

| Profession | Security Reason |

|—|—|

| 1. Construction Workers | Requires physical labor, adaptability to changing environments, and on-site problem-solving. |

| 2. Nursing and Caregiving Staff | Empathy, direct patient care, and critical decision-making are fundamentally human. |

| 3. Teachers and Educators | Teaching involves mentoring, emotional intelligence, and adapting to students' individual needs. |

| 4. Psychologists and Therapists | Human connection and a deep understanding of emotions are at the core of these professions. |

| 5. Plumbers and Electricians | Involves diagnosing physical problems, manual dexterity, and working in non-standardized environments. |

| 6. Farmworkers (Day Laborers) | Although AI optimizes crop management, direct manual labor in the field is still necessary. |

| 7. Artists, Musicians, and Creative Writers | Original creativity, personal expression, and artistic sensibility are difficult to automate. |

| 8. Chefs and cooks (high-level) | Culinary creativity, flavor adaptation, and artistic presentation are human skills. |

| 9. Hairdressers and Cosmetologists | Requires manual dexterity, personalized aesthetics, and strong client interaction. |

| 10. Social Workers | Crisis intervention, empathy, and complex case management depend on human interaction. |

The experts' conclusion isn't fatalistic, but rather a call to action. The key to the future of work in Mexico isn't fearing AI, but adapting to it. The World Economic Forum predicts that by 2030, 39% of current skills will be obsolete.

* Reskilling and Upskilling: Training in new skills. 75% of employers prefer to hire someone with less experience but AI knowledge than an expert without it.

* Develop Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, creativity, resilience, and leadership are increasingly in demand.

* Learn to collaborate with AI: View AI not as a replacement, but as a “copilot” that automates repetitive tasks so humans can focus on strategy and innovation.

Mexico faces a 77% shortage of technological talent, which represents a tremendous opportunity for those willing to evolve with the market.