Side-by-Side Comparison
Baristas leads 4–0| Metric | Baristas | Cashiers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 43.2% | 44.7% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 89th | 91th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 15 | 9 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $31,190 |
| Employment | N/A | 3.1M |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Clerical
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Controlling Machines and Processes
Customer and Personal Service
Handling and Moving Objects
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Baristas
25%
total discount
Cashiers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Baristas
7 of 15 at risk87%Receive and process customer payments.
85%Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
79%Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
60%Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
58%Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
Cashiers
9 of 15 at risk88%Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
88%Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions.
86%Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
86%Issue trading stamps and redeem food stamps and coupons.
84%Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.
Wage Comparison
BaristasCashiers
10th
N/A$23,070
25th
N/A$27,780
Median
N/A$31,190
75th
N/A$35,410
90th
N/A$38,220
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Baristas2028–2035
Cashiers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Baristas has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Cashiers.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Baristas
0
Unique to Cashiers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
BaristasCashiers