Side-by-Side Comparison
Shampooers leads 5–0| Metric | Cooks, Fast Food | Shampooers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 46.3% | 17.7% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 93th | 3th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 12 / 15 | 2 / 9 |
| Median Salary | $30,160 | $31,470 |
| Employment | 668K | 9K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Sales and Marketing
Training and Teaching Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Cooks, Fast Food
23%
total discount
Shampooers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Cooks, Fast Food
12 of 15 at risk88%Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
76%Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
75%Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
61%Prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee or fountain drinks.
59%Prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
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 +$1,310(+4%) vs Cooks, Fast Food
Cooks, Fast FoodShampooers
10th
$22,370$22,880
25th
$26,540$27,390
Median
$30,160$31,470
75th
$35,710$35,610
90th
$38,980$35,970
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Cooks, Fast Food2028–2035
Shampooers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Shampooers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Cooks, Fast Food.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Cooks, Fast Food
$16,211
from $30,160
Shampooers
$25,912
from $31,470
After adjusting for AI risk, Shampooers offers $9,701 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Cooks,
0
Unique to Shampooers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Cooks, Fast FoodShampooers