Side-by-Side Comparison
Baristas leads 3–0| Metric | Baristas | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 43.2% | 44.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 89th | 90th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 15 | 7 / 14 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $34,460 |
| Employment | N/A | 272K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Customer and Personal Service
Assisting and Caring for Others
Finger Dexterity
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Baristas
25%
total discount
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
23%
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.
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
BaristasFood Servers, Nonrestaurant
10th
N/A$26,590
25th
N/A$29,800
Median
N/A$34,460
75th
N/A$37,550
90th
N/A$44,770
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