Side-by-Side Comparison
Parts Salespersons leads 3–1| Metric | Parts Salespersons | Baristas |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 40.8% | 43.2% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 83th | 89th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $37,440 | N/A |
| Employment | 265K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Interacting With Computers
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Processing Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Sales and Marketing
Analyzing Data or Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Parts Salespersons
30%
total discount
Baristas
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Parts Salespersons
8 of 15 at risk87%Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
87%Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
87%Manage shipments by researching shipping methods or costs and tracking packages.
85%Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
73%Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
Baristas
7 of 15 at risk87%Receive and process customer payments.
85%Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
79%Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
60%Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
58%Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
Wage Comparison
Parts SalespersonsBaristas
10th
$27,770N/A
25th
$30,630N/A
Median
$37,440N/A
75th
$48,410N/A
90th
$61,750N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Parts Salespersons2028–2035
Baristas2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Parts Salespersons has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Baristas.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Parts
0
Unique to Baristas
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Parts SalespersonsBaristas