Takeover Tracker

48%medium risk
Computer Operators
vs

51 shared · 16 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricComputer OperatorsProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Risk Score47.7%47.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile95th95th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 1513 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$57,770
EmploymentN/A385K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing
Customer and Personal Service
Operation Monitoring
Administration and Management
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Computer Operators

27%

total discount

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Computer Operators

10 of 15 at risk
87%Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
86%Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
84%Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
84%Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
82%Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

13 of 15 at risk
88%Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
87%Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
87%Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
86%Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
86%Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.

Wage Comparison

Computer OperatorsProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
10th
N/A$38,570
25th
N/A$46,600
Median
N/A$57,770
75th
N/A$71,480
90th
N/A$84,810

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