Side-by-Side Comparison
Loan Counselors leads 5–0| Metric | Loan Counselors | License Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 38.7% | 51.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | High Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 77th | 98th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 15 | 13 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,480 | $47,700 |
| Employment | 28K | 170K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Deductive Reasoning
Processing Information
Critical ThinkingAI-Augmented
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Learning Strategies
Speaking
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Active Listening
Problem Sensitivity
Perceptual Speed
Customer and Personal Service
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Loan Counselors
26%
total discount
License Clerks
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Loan Counselors
8 of 15 at risk87%Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation.
86%Check loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate, according to policies.
84%Maintain current knowledge of credit regulations.
66%Assist in selection of financial award candidates using electronic databases to certify loan eligibility.
65%Review billing for accuracy.
License Clerks
13 of 15 at risk88%Collect prescribed fees for licenses.
88%Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
88%Maintain records of applications made or licensing fees collected.
86%Perform routine data entry or other office support activities, including creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing, or filing documents.
70%Prepare bank deposits and take deposits to banks.
Wage Comparison
License Clerks earns -$2,780(-6%) vs Loan Counselors
Loan CounselorsLicense Clerks
10th
$38,980$34,860
25th
$45,420$39,730
Median
$50,480$47,700
75th
$61,760$59,590
90th
$77,920$72,370
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Loan Counselors2028–2035
License Clerks2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Loan Counselors has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than License Clerks.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Loan Counselors
$30,924
from $50,480
License Clerks
$23,349
from $47,700
After adjusting for AI risk, Loan Counselors offers $7,575 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Loan
0
Unique to License
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Loan CounselorsLicense Clerks