Takeover Tracker
43%medium risk
Baristas
vs

43 shared · 5 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBaristasStock Clerks, Sales Floor
Risk Score43.2%42.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile89th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 155 / 13
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Finger Dexterity
Customer and Personal Service
Arm-Hand Steadiness

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Baristas

25%

total discount

Stock Clerks, Sales Floor

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Baristas

7 of 15 at risk
87%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.

Stock Clerks, Sales Floor

5 of 13 at risk
88%Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
88%Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
86%Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
86%Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
51%Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Baristas2028–2035
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Stock Clerks, Sales Floor has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Baristas.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Baristas

0

Unique to Stock

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
BaristasStock Clerks, Sales Floor
Baristas vs Stock Clerks, Sales Floor AI Risk — Takeover Tracker