Side-by-Side Comparison
Shampooers leads 5–0| Metric | Cashiers | Shampooers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 44.7% | 17.7% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 91th | 3th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 9 / 15 | 2 / 9 |
| Median Salary | $31,190 | $31,470 |
| Employment | 3.1M | 9K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
English Language
Administration and Management
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Oral Comprehension
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Cashiers
25%
total discount
Shampooers
25%
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.
Shampooers
2 of 9 at risk86%Maintain treatment records.
61%Sweep hair from the salon floor.
49%Launder and fold the towels that are used for drying customers' hair.
47%Refill and stock work stations with supplies, such as shampoos and conditioners.
36%Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.
Wage Comparison
Shampooers earns +$280(+1%) vs Cashiers
CashiersShampooers
10th
$23,070$22,880
25th
$27,780$27,390
Median
$31,190$31,470
75th
$35,410$35,610
90th
$38,220$35,970
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Cashiers2028–2035
Shampooers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Shampooers 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
Shampooers
$25,912
from $31,470
After adjusting for AI risk, Shampooers offers $8,674 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Cashiers
0
Unique to Shampooers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
CashiersShampooers