Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPostal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsTextile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score46.4%42.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile94th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)11 / 1511 / 15
Median Salary$56,530$38,260
Employment112K15K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Control Precision
Static Strength
Near Vision
Finger Dexterity
Production and Processing

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

22%

total discount

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

23%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

11 of 15 at risk
88%Search directories to find correct addresses for redirected mail.
88%Weigh articles to determine required postage.
86%Direct items according to established routing schemes, using computer-controlled keyboards or voice-recognition equipment.
85%Check items to ensure that addresses are legible and correct, that sufficient postage has been paid or the appropriate documentation is attached, and that items are in a suitable condition for processing.
63%Move containers of mail, using equipment, such as forklifts and automated "trains".

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

11 of 15 at risk
88%Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.
88%Record information about work completed and machine settings.
84%Study guides, loom patterns, samples, charts, or specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.
74%Program electronic equipment.
69%Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.

Wage Comparison

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns -$18,270(-32%) vs Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsTextile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$42,600$29,640
25th
$47,380$34,530
Median
$56,530$38,260
75th
$72,970$44,180
90th
$74,050$48,070

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