Takeover Tracker
23%low risk
Recreation Workers
vs

72 shared · 13 different

core competencies

26%medium risk
Residential Advisors

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRecreation WorkersResidential Advisors
Risk Score22.7%26.2%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile13th23th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$35,380$39,180
Employment310K83K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Assisting and Caring for Others
Public Safety and Security
Sociology and Anthropology
Education and Training
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Processing Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Psychology
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Recreation Workers

34%

total discount

Residential Advisors

35%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Recreation Workers

4 of 15 at risk
86%Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
86%Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
84%Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
51%Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
49%Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.

Residential Advisors

4 of 15 at risk
85%Oversee departmental budget.
69%Provide requested information on students' progress and the development of case plans.
53%Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.
50%Develop program plans for individuals or assist in plan development.
45%Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.

Wage Comparison

Residential Advisors earns +$3,800(+11%) vs Recreation Workers
Recreation WorkersResidential Advisors
10th
$25,640$28,490
25th
$30,460$33,890
Median
$35,380$39,180
75th
$41,120$47,590
90th
$49,460$58,350

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Recreation Workers2028–2035
Residential Advisors2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Recreation Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Residential Advisors.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Recreation Workers

$27,335

from $35,380

Residential Advisors

$28,923

from $39,180

After adjusting for AI risk, Residential Advisors offers $1,588 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Recreation

0

Unique to Residential

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
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