Side-by-Side Comparison
Jewelers leads 4–0| Metric | Jewelers | Precious Metal Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25.7% | 35.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 21th | 66th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $49,140 | $49,140 |
| Employment | 23K | 23K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Customer and Personal Service
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Control Precision
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Near Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Handling and Moving Objects
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Jewelers
30%
total discount
Precious Metal Workers
26%
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.
Precious Metal Workers
7 of 15 at risk77%Weigh and mix alloy ingredients, using formulas and knowledge of ingredients' chemical properties.
63%Rotate molds to distribute alloys and to prevent formation of air pockets.
63%Carry castings or finished items to storage areas or to different work stations.
61%Rout out locations where parts are to be joined to items, using routing machines.
55%Examine articles to determine the nature of defects requiring repair, such as dents, uneven bottoms, scratches, or holes.
Wage Comparison
Precious Metal Workers earns $0(0%) vs Jewelers
JewelersPrecious Metal Workers
10th
$33,890$33,890
25th
$38,030$38,030
Median
$49,140$49,140
75th
$63,210$63,210
90th
$81,610$81,610
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Jewelers2028–2035
Precious Metal Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Jewelers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Precious Metal Workers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Jewelers
$36,511
from $49,140
Precious Metal Workers
$31,912
from $49,140
After adjusting for AI risk, Jewelers offers $4,600 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Jewelers
0
Unique to Precious
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
JewelersPrecious Metal Workers