Side-by-Side Comparison
Tax Preparers leads 5–0| Metric | New Accounts Clerks | Tax Preparers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 45.0% | 44.6% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 91th | 90th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 10 / 15 | 8 / 12 |
| Median Salary | $46,610 | $50,560 |
| Employment | 38K | 74K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Selling or Influencing Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Analyzing Data or Information
Education and Training
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Speech Recognition
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
New Accounts Clerks
28%
total discount
Tax Preparers
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
New Accounts Clerks
10 of 15 at risk88%Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.
88%Collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts, using computers.
88%Obtain credit records from reporting agencies.
88%Perform foreign currency transactions and sell traveler's checks.
88%Schedule repairs for locks on safe-deposit boxes.
Tax Preparers
8 of 12 at risk88%Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
86%Schedule appointments with clients.
86%Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.
84%Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
84%Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
Wage Comparison
Tax Preparers earns +$3,950(+8%) vs New Accounts Clerks
New Accounts ClerksTax Preparers
10th
$36,980$30,500
25th
$40,050$37,750
Median
$46,610$50,560
75th
$51,510$75,590
90th
$60,110$96,240
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
New Accounts Clerks2028–2035
Tax Preparers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Tax Preparers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than New Accounts Clerks.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
New Accounts Clerks
$25,617
from $46,610
Tax Preparers
$28,025
from $50,560
After adjusting for AI risk, Tax Preparers offers $2,409 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to New
0
Unique to Tax
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
New Accounts ClerksTax Preparers