Side-by-Side Comparison
Fish and Game Wardens leads 3–2| Metric | Fire Investigators | Fish and Game Wardens |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.4% | 22.4% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 12th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 1 / 14 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $78,060 | $68,180 |
| Employment | 14K | 6K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Biology
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Education and Training
Developing and Building Teams
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coaching and Developing Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Physics
Geography
Performing General Physical Activities
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Fire Investigators
38%
total discount
Fish and Game Wardens
36%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Fire Investigators
1 of 14 at risk85%Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
49%Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
49%Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
47%Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
39%Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
Fish and Game Wardens
3 of 15 at risk84%Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
78%Arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
51%Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
47%Compile and present evidence for court actions.
39%Investigate hunting accidents or reports of fish or game law violations.
Wage Comparison
Fish and Game Wardens earns -$9,880(-13%) vs Fire Investigators
Fire InvestigatorsFish and Game Wardens
10th
$47,580$35,670
25th
$60,700$53,260
Median
$78,060$68,180
75th
$105,390$82,100
90th
$149,870$94,470
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Fire Investigators2028–2035
Fish and Game Wardens2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Fish and Game Wardens has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Fire Investigators.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Fire Investigators
$59,052
from $78,060
Fish and Game Wardens
$52,880
from $68,180
After adjusting for AI risk, Fire Investigators offers $6,172 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Fire
0
Unique to Fish
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Fire InvestigatorsFish and Game Wardens