Takeover Tracker
28%medium risk
Helpers--Extraction Workers
vs

61 shared · 22 different

core competencies

20%low risk
Logging Equipment Operators

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHelpers--Extraction WorkersLogging Equipment Operators
Risk Score27.9%20.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile29th7th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 143 / 9
Median Salary$48,400$49,210
Employment7K23K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Documenting/Recording Information
Trunk Strength
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Coaching and Developing Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Helpers--Extraction Workers

30%

total discount

Logging Equipment Operators

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Helpers--Extraction Workers

3 of 14 at risk
77%Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
69%Collect and examine geological matter, using hand tools and testing devices.
53%Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
49%Dig trenches.
45%Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.

Logging Equipment Operators

3 of 9 at risk
89%Calculate total board feet, cordage, or other wood measurement units, using conversion tables.
87%Grade logs according to characteristics such as knot size and straightness, and according to established industry or company standards.
87%Fill out required job or shift report forms.
45%Inspect equipment for safety prior to use, and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks.
13%Control hydraulic tractors equipped with tree clamps and booms to lift, swing, and bunch sheared trees.

Wage Comparison

Logging Equipment Operators earns +$810(+2%) vs Helpers--Extraction Workers
Helpers--Extraction WorkersLogging Equipment Operators
10th
$35,770$35,050
25th
$39,980$43,750
Median
$48,400$49,210
75th
$57,560$60,640
90th
$68,240$72,280

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Helpers--Extraction Workers2028–2035
Logging Equipment Operators2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Logging Equipment Operators has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Helpers--Extraction Workers

$34,872

from $48,400

Logging Equipment Operators

$39,334

from $49,210

After adjusting for AI risk, Logging Equipment Operators offers $4,461 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Helpers--Extraction

0

Unique to Logging

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
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