Side-by-Side Comparison
Shampooers leads 4–1| Metric | Barbers | Shampooers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 19.8% | 17.7% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 6th | 3th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 2 / 9 |
| Median Salary | $38,960 | $31,470 |
| Employment | 18K | 9K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Administration and Management
Psychology
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Sales and Marketing
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Barbers
28%
total discount
Shampooers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Barbers
5 of 15 at risk87%Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
87%Order supplies.
77%Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
61%Clean work stations and sweep floors.
57%Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
Shampooers
2 of 9 at risk86%Maintain treatment records.
61%Sweep hair from the salon floor.
49%Launder and fold the towels that are used for drying customers' hair.
47%Refill and stock work stations with supplies, such as shampoos and conditioners.
36%Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.
Wage Comparison
Shampooers earns -$7,490(-19%) vs Barbers
BarbersShampooers
10th
$27,770$22,880
25th
$32,050$27,390
Median
$38,960$31,470
75th
$59,180$35,610
90th
$78,440$35,970
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