Side-by-Side Comparison
Bakers leads 4–1| Metric | Bakers | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 36.6% | 44.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 71th | 90th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 15 | 7 / 14 |
| Median Salary | $36,650 | $34,460 |
| Employment | 232K | 272K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Food Production
Assisting and Caring for Others
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Active LearningAI-Augmented
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Bakers
25%
total discount
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
23%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Bakers
8 of 15 at risk85%Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
73%Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
65%Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
63%Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
61%Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
7 of 14 at risk88%Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
87%Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
87%Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
77%Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
77%Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Wage Comparison
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant earns -$2,190(-6%) vs Bakers
BakersFood Servers, Nonrestaurant
10th
$27,560$26,590
25th
$31,470$29,800
Median
$36,650$34,460
75th
$42,570$37,550
90th
$48,260$44,770
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Bakers2028–2035
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Bakers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Food Servers, Nonrestaurant.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Bakers
$23,225
from $36,650
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
$19,294
from $34,460
After adjusting for AI risk, Bakers offers $3,931 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Bakers
0
Unique to Food
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
BakersFood Servers, Nonrestaurant