Side-by-Side Comparison
Craft Artists leads 3–2| Metric | Potters, Manufacturing | Craft Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 24th | 14th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $45,690 | $38,480 |
| Employment | 35K | 4K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Operation Monitoring
Sales and Marketing
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Rate Control
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Customer and Personal Service
Getting Information
Operation and Control
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Potters, Manufacturing
28%
total discount
Craft Artists
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Potters, Manufacturing
3 of 15 at risk57%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.
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 -$7,210(-16%) vs Potters, Manufacturing
Potters, ManufacturingCraft Artists
10th
$34,950$22,620
25th
$38,500$31,350
Median
$45,690$38,480
75th
$51,340$52,070
90th
$61,050$65,850
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Potters, Manufacturing2028–2035
Craft Artists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Craft Artists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Potters, Manufacturing.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Potters, Manufacturing
$33,509
from $45,690
Craft Artists
$29,506
from $38,480
After adjusting for AI risk, Potters, Manufacturing offers $4,003 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Potters,
0
Unique to Craft
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Potters, ManufacturingCraft Artists