Takeover Tracker
25%medium risk
Orderlies
vs

27 shared · 10 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricOrderliesJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Risk Score25.4%38.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile21th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 158 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$35,930
EmploymentN/A2.2M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Assisting and Caring for Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Customer and Personal Service
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Processing Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Orderlies

26%

total discount

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

21%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Orderlies

6 of 15 at risk
59%Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
59%Carry messages or documents between departments.
57%Separate collected materials for disposal, recycling, or reuse, in accordance with environmental policies.
55%Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
53%Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

8 of 15 at risk
87%Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
86%Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
84%Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
77%Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
67%Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.

Wage Comparison

OrderliesJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
10th
N/A$27,570
25th
N/A$30,830
Median
N/A$35,930
75th
N/A$41,650
90th
N/A$49,040

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Orderlies20282035
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners20282035
20242030203520402045

Orderlies has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Orderlies

0

Unique to Janitors

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
OrderliesJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners