Takeover Tracker
51%high risk
Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks
vs

42 shared · 8 different

core competencies

41%medium risk
Receptionists and Information Clerks

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBilling, Cost, and Rate ClerksReceptionists and Information Clerks
Risk Score51.2%40.5%
Risk TierHigh RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile98th82th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)12 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$47,170$37,230
Employment418K965K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Customer and Personal Service
Performing Administrative Activities

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks

24%

total discount

Receptionists and Information Clerks

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks

12 of 15 at risk
88%Type billing documents, shipping labels, credit memorandums, or credit forms, using typewriters or computers.
88%Compute credit terms, discounts, shipment charges, or rates for goods or services to complete billing documents.
86%Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
86%Consult sources such as rate books, manuals, or insurance company representatives to determine specific charges or information such as rules, regulations, or government tax and tariff information.
86%Track accumulated hours and dollar amounts charged to each client job to calculate client fees for professional services, such as legal or accounting services.

Receptionists and Information Clerks

10 of 15 at risk
88%Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
87%Enter and update databases of contact information, such as names, addresses, and phone numbers.
86%Receive payment and record receipts for services.
69%Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
66%Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.

Wage Comparison

Receptionists and Information Clerks earns -$9,940(-21%) vs Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks
Billing, Cost, and Rate ClerksReceptionists and Information Clerks
10th
$35,760$28,280
25th
$40,260$32,660
Median
$47,170$37,230
75th
$56,350$44,070
90th
$64,990$48,870

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks2028–2035
Receptionists and Information Clerks2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Receptionists and Information Clerks has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks

$23,014

from $47,170

Receptionists and Information Clerks

$22,133

from $37,230

After adjusting for AI risk, Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks offers $881 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Billing,

0

Unique to Receptionists

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
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