Side-by-Side Comparison
Municipal Clerks leads 4–0| Metric | Municipal Clerks | License Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 46.6% | 51.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | High Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 94th | 98th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 11 / 15 | 13 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $47,700 | $47,700 |
| Employment | 170K | 170K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Economics and Accounting
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Clerical
Documenting/Recording Information
Administration and Management
English Language
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing Administrative Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Municipal Clerks
27%
total discount
License Clerks
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Municipal Clerks
11 of 15 at risk87%Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
85%Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
84%Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
83%Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.
83%Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators.
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 $0(0%) vs Municipal Clerks
Municipal ClerksLicense Clerks
10th
$34,860$34,860
25th
$39,730$39,730
Median
$47,700$47,700
75th
$59,590$59,590
90th
$72,370$72,370
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Municipal Clerks2028–2035
License Clerks2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Municipal Clerks 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%)
Municipal Clerks
$25,472
from $47,700
License Clerks
$23,349
from $47,700
After adjusting for AI risk, Municipal Clerks offers $2,123 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Municipal
0
Unique to License
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Municipal ClerksLicense Clerks