Side-by-Side Comparison
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant leads 5–0| Metric | Cashiers | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 44.7% | 44.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 91th | 90th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 9 / 15 | 7 / 14 |
| Median Salary | $31,190 | $34,460 |
| Employment | 3.1M | 272K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Customer and Personal Service
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Cashiers
25%
total discount
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
23%
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.
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
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant earns +$3,270(+10%) vs Cashiers
CashiersFood Servers, Nonrestaurant
10th
$23,070$26,590
25th
$27,780$29,800
Median
$31,190$34,460
75th
$35,410$37,550
90th
$38,220$44,770
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Cashiers2028–2035
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 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
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
$19,294
from $34,460
After adjusting for AI risk, Food Servers, Nonrestaurant offers $2,055 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Cashiers
0
Unique to Food
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
CashiersFood Servers, Nonrestaurant