Takeover Tracker
30%medium risk
Photographers
vs

50 shared · 18 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPhotographersHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Risk Score30.1%21.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile39th10th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$42,520$35,250
Employment51K295K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Computers and Electronics
Assisting and Caring for Others
Interacting With Computers
Thinking Creatively
Far Vision
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
English Language
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Sales and Marketing
Developing Objectives and Strategies

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Photographers

31%

total discount

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

33%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Photographers

6 of 15 at risk
86%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.

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

5 of 15 at risk
86%Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
84%Order, display, and maintain supplies.
65%Schedule client appointments.
61%Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
53%Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.

Wage Comparison

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists earns -$7,270(-17%) vs Photographers
PhotographersHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
10th
$29,610$24,580
25th
$34,790$29,060
Median
$42,520$35,250
75th
$62,370$48,300
90th
$94,760$70,220

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Photographers2028–2035
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 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

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

$27,675

from $35,250

After adjusting for AI risk, Photographers offers $2,064 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Photographers

0

Unique to Hairdressers,

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
PhotographersHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
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