Side-by-Side Comparison
Craft Artists leads 3–1| Metric | Jewelers | Craft Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 21th | 14th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $49,140 | $38,480 |
| Employment | 23K | 4K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Fine Arts
Performing General Physical Activities
Near Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Control Precision
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Sales and Marketing
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Thinking Creatively
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Jewelers
30%
total discount
Craft Artists
30%
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.
Craft Artists
4 of 15 at risk86%Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
55%Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
53%Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
53%Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.
49%Pack products for shipping.
Wage Comparison
Craft Artists earns -$10,660(-22%) vs Jewelers
JewelersCraft Artists
10th
$33,890$22,620
25th
$38,030$31,350
Median
$49,140$38,480
75th
$63,210$52,070
90th
$81,610$65,850
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Jewelers2028–2035
Craft Artists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Craft Artists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Jewelers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Jewelers
$36,511
from $49,140
Craft Artists
$29,506
from $38,480
After adjusting for AI risk, Jewelers offers $7,005 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Jewelers
0
Unique to Craft
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
JewelersCraft Artists