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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPublic Relations SpecialistsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Risk Score30.2%31.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile40th45th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$69,780$66,780
Employment281K1.3M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communications and Media
English Language
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Time Management
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Getting Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Public Relations Specialists

33%

total discount

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Public Relations Specialists

6 of 15 at risk
86%Post and update content on the company's website and social media outlets.
76%Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product or service awareness or to promote goodwill.
64%Update and maintain content posted on the Web.
53%Develop plans or materials to communicate activities undertaken by organizations that are beneficial to the environment, public safety, or other important social issues.
51%Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

6 of 15 at risk
88%Forward orders to manufacturers.
69%Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
68%Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
67%Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.
57%Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.

Wage Comparison

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earns -$3,000(-4%) vs Public Relations Specialists
Public Relations SpecialistsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
10th
$40,750$37,860
25th
$51,970$49,040
Median
$69,780$66,780
75th
$95,940$97,570
90th
$129,480$134,470

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