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53 shared · 25 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHazardous Materials Removal WorkersMeter Readers, Utilities
Risk Score22.1%41.8%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile11th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$48,490$49,180
Employment51K20K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Transportation
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Problem Sensitivity
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Building and Construction
Administration and Management
Visualization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Control Precision
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing and Building Teams

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

30%

total discount

Meter Readers, Utilities

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

3 of 15 at risk
86%Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
77%Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
52%Identify or separate waste products or materials for recycling or reuse.
49%Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
47%Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.

Meter Readers, Utilities

7 of 15 at risk
88%Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
88%Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
88%Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
88%Update client address and meter location information.
86%Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.

Wage Comparison

Meter Readers, Utilities earns +$690(+1%) vs Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersMeter Readers, Utilities
10th
$37,330$33,980
25th
$42,710$39,620
Median
$48,490$49,180
75th
$62,150$68,030
90th
$82,480$86,480

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