Side-by-Side Comparison
Office Clerks, General leads 3–1| Metric | Office Clerks, General | License Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 47.2% | 51.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | High Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 13 / 15 | 13 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $43,630 | $47,700 |
| Employment | 2.5M | 170K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Customer and Personal Service
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Scheduling Work and Activities
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Office Clerks, General
25%
total discount
License Clerks
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Office Clerks, General
13 of 15 at risk88%Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers or typewriters.
87%Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
85%Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
83%Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks.
74%Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping, and complete banking transactions.
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 +$4,070(+9%) vs Office Clerks, General
Office Clerks, GeneralLicense Clerks
10th
$29,120$34,860
25th
$35,350$39,730
Median
$43,630$47,700
75th
$52,560$59,590
90th
$63,840$72,370
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Office Clerks, General2028–2035
License Clerks2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Office Clerks, General 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%)
Office Clerks, General
$23,032
from $43,630
License Clerks
$23,349
from $47,700
After adjusting for AI risk, License Clerks offers $317 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Office
0
Unique to License
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Office Clerks, GeneralLicense Clerks