Side-by-Side Comparison
Sewers, Hand leads 4–1| Metric | Sewers, Hand | Cooks, Short Order |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 60th | 61th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 14 | 5 / 11 |
| Median Salary | $33,760 | $35,620 |
| Employment | 2K | 150K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Thinking Creatively
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Controlling Machines and Processes
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Sales and Marketing
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing General Physical Activities
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
CoordinationAI-Resistant
Visualization
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Sewers, Hand
27%
total discount
Cooks, Short Order
27%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Sewers, Hand
3 of 14 at risk78%Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
70%Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
51%Attach trimmings and labels to articles with cement, using brushes or cement guns.
49%Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
49%Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.
Cooks, Short Order
5 of 11 at risk88%Accept payments, and make change or write charge slips as necessary.
75%Order supplies and stock them on shelves.
74%Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
53%Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
51%Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
Wage Comparison
Cooks, Short Order earns +$1,860(+6%) vs Sewers, Hand
Sewers, HandCooks, Short Order
10th
$25,530$23,770
25th
$29,210$30,160
Median
$33,760$35,620
75th
$38,180$39,990
90th
$46,320$46,010
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Sewers, Hand2028–2035
Cooks, Short Order2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Sewers, Hand has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Cooks, Short Order.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Sewers, Hand
$22,420
from $33,760
Cooks, Short Order
$23,584
from $35,620
After adjusting for AI risk, Cooks, Short Order offers $1,164 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Sewers,
0
Unique to Cooks,
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Sewers, HandCooks, Short Order