Takeover Tracker
37%medium risk
Food Preparation Workers
vs

39 shared · 11 different

core competencies

28%medium risk
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood Preparation WorkersNonfarm Animal Caretakers
Risk Score36.7%28.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile71th31th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$34,220$33,470
Employment889K277K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Administration and Management
Coaching and Developing Others
Customer and Personal Service
Developing and Building Teams
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Static Strength
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Food Preparation Workers

26%

total discount

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Food Preparation Workers

7 of 15 at risk
88%Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
87%Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.
64%Keep records of the quantities of food used.
59%Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.
57%Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

4 of 15 at risk
85%Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
69%Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
65%Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
51%Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
49%Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.

Wage Comparison

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers earns -$750(-2%) vs Food Preparation Workers
Food Preparation WorkersNonfarm Animal Caretakers
10th
$23,490$24,500
25th
$28,740$28,870
Median
$34,220$33,470
75th
$37,540$37,160
90th
$44,260$46,480

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Food Preparation Workers2028–2035
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Food Preparation Workers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Food Preparation Workers

$21,654

from $34,220

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

$23,978

from $33,470

After adjusting for AI risk, Nonfarm Animal Caretakers offers $2,323 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Food

0

Unique to Nonfarm

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
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