Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricReceptionists and Information ClerksSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Risk Score40.5%52.9%
Risk TierMedium RiskHigh Risk
Risk Percentile82th99th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 1511 / 15
Median Salary$37,230$46,290
Employment965K1.7M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Clerical
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
Analyzing Data or Information
WritingAI-Augmented
Time Management
Near Vision
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Written Comprehension

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Receptionists and Information Clerks

26%

total discount

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Receptionists and Information Clerks

10 of 15 at risk
88%Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
87%Enter and update databases of contact information, such as names, addresses, and phone numbers.
86%Receive payment and record receipts for services.
69%Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
66%Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

11 of 15 at risk
86%Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.
86%Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
86%Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
86%Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
84%Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.

Wage Comparison

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive earns +$9,060(+24%) vs Receptionists and Information Clerks
Receptionists and Information ClerksSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
10th
$28,280$31,600
25th
$32,660$37,770
Median
$37,230$46,290
75th
$44,070$55,650
90th
$48,870$64,150

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