Takeover Tracker
37%medium risk
Food Preparation Workers
vs

44 shared · 6 different

core competencies

42%medium risk
Packers and Packagers, Hand

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood Preparation WorkersPackers and Packagers, Hand
Risk Score36.7%42.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile71th86th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 1511 / 13
Median Salary$34,220$35,580
Employment889K601K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Performing General Physical Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Food Preparation Workers

26%

total discount

Packers and Packagers, Hand

24%

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.

Packers and Packagers, Hand

11 of 13 at risk
86%Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
84%Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
63%Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
63%Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
61%Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.

Wage Comparison

Packers and Packagers, Hand earns +$1,360(+4%) vs Food Preparation Workers
Food Preparation WorkersPackers and Packagers, Hand
10th
$23,490$27,050
25th
$28,740$31,470
Median
$34,220$35,580
75th
$37,540$40,960
90th
$44,260$46,260

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Food Preparation Workers2028–2035
Packers and Packagers, Hand2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Food Preparation Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Packers and Packagers, Hand.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Food Preparation Workers

$21,654

from $34,220

Packers and Packagers, Hand

$20,505

from $35,580

After adjusting for AI risk, Food Preparation Workers offers $1,150 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Food

0

Unique to Packers

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
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