Side-by-Side Comparison
Craft Artists leads 4–1| Metric | Photographers | Craft Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 39th | 14th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $42,520 | $38,480 |
| Employment | 51K | 4K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Computers and Electronics
Interacting With Computers
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Design
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Handling and Moving Objects
Getting Information
Production and Processing
Customer and Personal Service
Oral Comprehension
Controlling Machines and Processes
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Photographers
31%
total discount
Craft Artists
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Photographers
6 of 15 at risk86%Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.
86%Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies.
86%Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
53%Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
52%Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
Craft Artists
4 of 15 at risk86%Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
55%Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
53%Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
53%Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.
49%Pack products for shipping.
Wage Comparison
Craft Artists earns -$4,040(-10%) vs Photographers
PhotographersCraft Artists
10th
$29,610$22,620
25th
$34,790$31,350
Median
$42,520$38,480
75th
$62,370$52,070
90th
$94,760$65,850
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Photographers2028–2035
Craft Artists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Craft Artists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Photographers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Photographers
$29,738
from $42,520
Craft Artists
$29,506
from $38,480
After adjusting for AI risk, Photographers offers $232 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Photographers
0
Unique to Craft
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
PhotographersCraft Artists