Side-by-Side Comparison
Fallers leads 5–0| Metric | Fallers | Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.2% | 51.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | High Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 17th | 98th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 11 / 13 |
| Median Salary | $53,900 | $39,700 |
| Employment | 4K | 47K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing General Physical Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Speed of Limb Movement
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Reaction Time
Stamina
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Gross Body Coordination
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Response Orientation
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Fallers
24%
total discount
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
22%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Fallers
2 of 15 at risk80%Assess logs after cutting to ensure that the quality and length are correct.
70%Tag unsafe trees with high-visibility ribbons.
49%Measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths, using chain saws and axes.
49%Load logs or wood onto trucks, trailers, or railroad cars, by hand or using loaders or winches.
47%Trim off the tops and limbs of trees, using chainsaws, delimbers, or axes.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
11 of 13 at risk87%Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
87%Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
87%Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
67%Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
65%Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Wage Comparison
Machine Feeders and Offbearers earns -$14,200(-26%) vs Fallers
FallersMachine Feeders and Offbearers
10th
$35,620$31,480
25th
$43,670$36,020
Median
$53,900$39,700
75th
$65,040$48,220
90th
$84,510$57,010
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Fallers2028–2035
Machine Feeders and Offbearers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Fallers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Machine Feeders and Offbearers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Fallers
$40,862
from $53,900
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
$19,350
from $39,700
After adjusting for AI risk, Fallers offers $21,512 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Fallers
0
Unique to Machine
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
FallersMachine Feeders and Offbearers