Side-by-Side Comparison
Jewelers leads 5–0| Metric | Jewelers | Bakers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25.7% | 36.6% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 21th | 71th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 8 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $49,140 | $36,650 |
| Employment | 23K | 232K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Near Vision
Control Precision
Design
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Handling and Moving Objects
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Jewelers
30%
total discount
Bakers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Jewelers
4 of 15 at risk78%Examine assembled or finished products to ensure conformance to specifications, using magnifying glasses or precision measuring instruments.
64%Compute costs of labor and materials in order to determine production costs of products and articles.
51%Select and acquire metals and gems for designs.
51%Pour molten metal alloys or other materials into molds in order to cast models of jewelry.
49%Weigh, mix, and melt metal alloys or materials needed for jewelry models.
Bakers
8 of 15 at risk85%Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
73%Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
65%Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
63%Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
61%Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
Wage Comparison
Bakers earns -$12,490(-25%) vs Jewelers
JewelersBakers
10th
$33,890$27,560
25th
$38,030$31,470
Median
$49,140$36,650
75th
$63,210$42,570
90th
$81,610$48,260
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Jewelers2028–2035
Bakers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Jewelers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Bakers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Jewelers
$36,511
from $49,140
Bakers
$23,225
from $36,650
After adjusting for AI risk, Jewelers offers $13,286 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Jewelers
0
Unique to Bakers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
JewelersBakers