Takeover Tracker
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26 shared · 32 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricComputer User Support SpecialistsOffice Machine Operators, Except Computer
Risk Score36.2%39.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile70th80th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)9 / 155 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$39,020
EmploymentN/A25K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Computers and Electronics
Interacting With Computers
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Customer and Personal Service
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Telecommunications
Active Listening
Critical ThinkingAI-Augmented
Oral Expression
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Speaking

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Computer User Support Specialists

30%

total discount

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

24%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Computer User Support Specialists

9 of 15 at risk
86%Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
85%Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
74%Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.
67%Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
58%Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

5 of 15 at risk
87%Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
87%Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.
86%Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
86%File and store completed documents.
71%Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.

Wage Comparison

Computer User Support SpecialistsOffice Machine Operators, Except Computer
10th
N/A$29,850
25th
N/A$34,420
Median
N/A$39,020
75th
N/A$46,680
90th
N/A$56,340

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Computer User Support Specialists20282035
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer20282035
20242030203520402045

Computer User Support Specialists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Office Machine Operators, Except Computer.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Computer

0

Unique to Office

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Computer User Support SpecialistsOffice Machine Operators, Except Computer