Side-by-Side Comparison
Craft Artists leads 3–2| Metric | Craft Artists | Potters, Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 23.3% | 26.7% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 14th | 24th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $38,480 | $45,690 |
| Employment | 4K | 35K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Operation Monitoring
Sales and Marketing
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Rate Control
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Customer and Personal Service
Getting Information
Operation and Control
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Craft Artists
30%
total discount
Potters, Manufacturing
28%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Craft Artists
4 of 15 at risk86%Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
55%Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
53%Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
53%Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.
49%Pack products for shipping.
Potters, Manufacturing
3 of 15 at risk57%Mix and apply glazes to pottery pieces using tools such as spray guns.
55%Design clay forms and molds, and decorations for forms.
51%Design spaces to display pottery for sale.
49%Operate gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.
47%Pack and ship pottery to stores or galleries for retail.
Wage Comparison
Potters, Manufacturing earns +$7,210(+19%) vs Craft Artists
Craft ArtistsPotters, Manufacturing
10th
$22,620$34,950
25th
$31,350$38,500
Median
$38,480$45,690
75th
$52,070$51,340
90th
$65,850$61,050
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Craft Artists2028–2035
Potters, Manufacturing2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Craft Artists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Potters, Manufacturing.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Craft Artists
$29,506
from $38,480
Potters, Manufacturing
$33,509
from $45,690
After adjusting for AI risk, Potters, Manufacturing offers $4,003 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Craft
0
Unique to Potters,
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Craft ArtistsPotters, Manufacturing