Side-by-Side Comparison
Crossing Guards leads 5–0| Metric | Crossing Guards | Parking Lot Attendants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 17.1% | 41.2% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 2th | 84th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 12 | 6 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $37,700 | $34,600 |
| Employment | 90K | 135K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Depth Perception
Performing General Physical Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Crossing Guards
23%
total discount
Parking Lot Attendants
22%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Crossing Guards
2 of 12 at risk88%Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
86%Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
45%Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
41%Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
29%Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
Parking Lot Attendants
6 of 15 at risk87%Perform cash handling tasks, such as making change, balancing and recording cash drawer, or distributing tips.
86%Inspect vehicles to detect any damage.
73%Issue ticket stubs or place numbered tags on windshields, log tags or attach tag to customers' keys, and give customers matching tags for locating parked vehicles.
67%Direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flashlights as necessary.
65%Patrol parking areas to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property thefts.
Wage Comparison
Parking Lot Attendants earns -$3,100(-8%) vs Crossing Guards
Crossing GuardsParking Lot Attendants
10th
$29,940$24,960
25th
$34,280$29,590
Median
$37,700$34,600
75th
$46,920$37,230
90th
$61,440$43,840
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Crossing Guards2028–2035
Parking Lot Attendants2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Crossing Guards has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Parking Lot Attendants.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Crossing Guards
$31,268
from $37,700
Parking Lot Attendants
$20,331
from $34,600
After adjusting for AI risk, Crossing Guards offers $10,937 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Crossing
0
Unique to Parking
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Crossing GuardsParking Lot Attendants