medium risk
Fishers and Related Fishing Workersvs
35 shared · 10 different
core competencies
high risk
Machine Feeders and OffbearersSide-by-Side Comparison
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers leads 4–0| Metric | Fishers and Related Fishing Workers | Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 30.1% | 51.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | High Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 39th | 98th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 11 / 13 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $39,700 |
| Employment | N/A | 47K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing General Physical Activities
Transportation
Extent Flexibility
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Static Strength
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Multilimb Coordination
Mechanical
Far Vision
Depth Perception
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers
27%
total discount
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
22%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers
4 of 15 at risk86%Compute positions and plot courses on charts to navigate vessels, using instruments such as compasses, sextants, and charts.
82%Oversee the purchase of supplies, gear, and equipment such as fuel, netting, and cables.
53%Locate fish, using fish-finding equipment.
51%Plan fishing operations, establishing the fish to be sought, the fishing location, the method of capture, and the duration of the trip.
49%Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size.
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
Fishers and Related Fishing WorkersMachine Feeders and Offbearers
10th
N/A$31,480
25th
N/A$36,020
Median
N/A$39,700
75th
N/A$48,220
90th
N/A$57,010
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers2028–2035
Machine Feeders and Offbearers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Machine Feeders and Offbearers.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Fishers
0
Unique to Machine
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Fishers and Related Fishing WorkersMachine Feeders and Offbearers