Side-by-Side Comparison
Bartenders leads 5–0| Metric | Cashiers | Bartenders |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 44.7% | 34.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 91th | 63th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 9 / 15 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $31,190 | $33,530 |
| Employment | 3.1M | 746K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
English Language
Controlling Machines and Processes
Education and Training
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Clerical
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Cashiers
25%
total discount
Bartenders
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
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.
Bartenders
5 of 15 at risk88%Balance cash receipts.
87%Collect money for drinks served.
86%Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
79%Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
53%Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
Wage Comparison
Bartenders earns +$2,340(+8%) vs Cashiers
CashiersBartenders
10th
$23,070$19,930
25th
$27,780$25,790
Median
$31,190$33,530
75th
$35,410$46,790
90th
$38,220$71,920
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Cashiers2028–2035
Bartenders2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Bartenders has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Cashiers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Cashiers
$17,239
from $31,190
Bartenders
$22,039
from $33,530
After adjusting for AI risk, Bartenders offers $4,801 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Cashiers
0
Unique to Bartenders
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
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