McKinsey Projects 11 Million US Workers Face Occupational Shifts by 2035
McKinsey data shows 11 million US workers must shift occupations by 2035, with most facing income reduction. US regulatory incentives and historical automation patterns indicate productivity gains will concentrate while labor bears transition costs. Primary records confirm geographic and credential barriers will determine net outcomes rather than aggregate job counts.
Over the next 24 months, federal workforce development appropriations will test whether targeted credential programs can offset projected earnings declines for the identified cohort. Absent measurable uptake above 40 percent participation thresholds, the McKinsey transition cost estimates will likely materialize in 2027-2028 earnings data releases.
BLS: 2027 occupational employment statistics will show at least 4 million of the 11 million cohort still in original roles or exited labor force if federal retraining enrollment stays below 35 percent.
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- [1]Primary Source(https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/generative-ai-and-the-future-of-work-in-america)
- [2]Supporting Source(https://www.bls.gov/emp/)