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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score44.2%39.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile90th78th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)12 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$47,680$49,500
Employment101K54K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Chemistry
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing General Physical Activities
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Interacting With Computers
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

26%

total discount

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

12 of 15 at risk
84%Observe production or monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
78%Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
65%Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
64%Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.
63%Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

8 of 15 at risk
86%Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions.
65%Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.
57%Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture.
57%Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
53%Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

Wage Comparison

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns +$1,820(+4%) vs Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$35,000$35,810
25th
$39,800$41,830
Median
$47,680$49,500
75th
$57,940$61,350
90th
$67,570$75,860

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