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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricChemical Equipment Operators and TendersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score43.0%39.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile88th78th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)11 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$57,090$49,500
Employment127K54K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Chemistry
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Administration and Management
Production and Processing
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Engineering and Technology
Coaching and Developing Others
Mechanical
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

29%

total discount

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

11 of 15 at risk
86%Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
86%Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.
78%Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities or send them to laboratories for testing.
76%Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
65%Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

8 of 15 at risk
86%Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions.
65%Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.
57%Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture.
57%Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
53%Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

Wage Comparison

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns -$7,590(-13%) vs Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$37,270$35,810
25th
$45,660$41,830
Median
$57,090$49,500
75th
$71,400$61,350
90th
$88,460$75,860

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