Side-by-Side Comparison
Craft Artists leads 4–1| Metric | Craft Artists | Precious Metal Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 23.3% | 35.1% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 14th | 66th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $38,480 | $49,140 |
| Employment | 4K | 23K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Handling and Moving Objects
Fine Arts
Performing General Physical Activities
Sales and Marketing
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Thinking Creatively
Originality
Customer and Personal Service
Scheduling Work and Activities
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Craft Artists
30%
total discount
Precious Metal Workers
26%
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.
Precious Metal Workers
7 of 15 at risk77%Weigh and mix alloy ingredients, using formulas and knowledge of ingredients' chemical properties.
63%Rotate molds to distribute alloys and to prevent formation of air pockets.
63%Carry castings or finished items to storage areas or to different work stations.
61%Rout out locations where parts are to be joined to items, using routing machines.
55%Examine articles to determine the nature of defects requiring repair, such as dents, uneven bottoms, scratches, or holes.
Wage Comparison
Precious Metal Workers earns +$10,660(+28%) vs Craft Artists
Craft ArtistsPrecious Metal Workers
10th
$22,620$33,890
25th
$31,350$38,030
Median
$38,480$49,140
75th
$52,070$63,210
90th
$65,850$81,610
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Craft Artists2028–2035
Precious Metal Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Craft Artists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Precious Metal Workers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Craft Artists
$29,506
from $38,480
Precious Metal Workers
$31,912
from $49,140
After adjusting for AI risk, Precious Metal Workers offers $2,405 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Craft
0
Unique to Precious
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Craft ArtistsPrecious Metal Workers