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47 shared · 8 different

core competencies

39%medium risk
Retail Salespersons

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCounter and Rental ClerksRetail Salespersons
Risk Score48.3%39.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile96th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)11 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$38,540$34,580
Employment399K3.8M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Sales and Marketing
PersuasionAI-Resistant
NegotiationAI-Resistant
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Thinking Creatively
Coaching and Developing Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Counter and Rental Clerks

26%

total discount

Retail Salespersons

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Counter and Rental Clerks

11 of 15 at risk
88%Compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments.
88%Prepare rental forms, obtaining customer signature and other information, such as required licenses.
88%Keep records of transactions and of the number of customers entering an establishment.
88%Reserve items for requested times and keep records of items rented.
84%Rent items, arrange for provision of services to customers, and accept returns.

Retail Salespersons

10 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain records related to sales.
86%Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
85%Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
85%Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
77%Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.

Wage Comparison

Retail Salespersons earns -$3,960(-10%) vs Counter and Rental Clerks
Counter and Rental ClerksRetail Salespersons
10th
$28,580$25,600
25th
$34,200$29,140
Median
$38,540$34,580
75th
$48,290$37,850
90th
$62,030$47,930

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