Takeover Tracker
27%medium risk
Potters, Manufacturing
vs

40 shared · 15 different

core competencies

32%medium risk
Costume Attendants

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPotters, ManufacturingCostume Attendants
Risk Score26.7%31.9%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile24th51th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$45,690$54,810
Employment35K6K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Control Precision
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Multilimb Coordination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Visualization
Production and Processing
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Potters, Manufacturing

28%

total discount

Costume Attendants

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Potters, Manufacturing

3 of 15 at risk
57%Mix and apply glazes to pottery pieces using tools such as spray guns.
55%Design clay forms and molds, and decorations for forms.
51%Design spaces to display pottery for sale.
49%Operate gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.
47%Pack and ship pottery to stores or galleries for retail.

Costume Attendants

5 of 15 at risk
86%Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.
84%Schedule costume fittings for actors.
84%Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.
76%Monitor, maintain, or secure inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, or wardrobe mistresses/masters.
74%Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.

Wage Comparison

Costume Attendants earns +$9,120(+20%) vs Potters, Manufacturing
Potters, ManufacturingCostume Attendants
10th
$34,950$33,610
25th
$38,500$39,240
Median
$45,690$54,810
75th
$51,340$83,090
90th
$61,050$115,240

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Potters, Manufacturing2028–2035
Costume Attendants2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Potters, Manufacturing has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Costume Attendants.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Potters, Manufacturing

$33,509

from $45,690

Costume Attendants

$37,309

from $54,810

After adjusting for AI risk, Costume Attendants offers $3,800 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Potters,

0

Unique to Costume

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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