Takeover Tracker

18%low risk
Shampooers
vs

32 shared · 9 different

core competencies

45%medium risk
Cashiers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricShampooersCashiers
Risk Score17.7%44.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile3th91th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 99 / 15
Median Salary$31,470$31,190
Employment9K3.1M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
English Language
Administration and Management
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Oral Comprehension
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Shampooers

25%

total discount

Cashiers

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Shampooers

2 of 9 at risk
86%Maintain treatment records.
61%Sweep hair from the salon floor.
49%Launder and fold the towels that are used for drying customers' hair.
47%Refill and stock work stations with supplies, such as shampoos and conditioners.
36%Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.

Cashiers

9 of 15 at risk
88%Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
88%Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions.
86%Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
86%Issue trading stamps and redeem food stamps and coupons.
84%Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.

Wage Comparison

Cashiers earns -$280(-1%) vs Shampooers
ShampooersCashiers
10th
$22,880$23,070
25th
$27,390$27,780
Median
$31,470$31,190
75th
$35,610$35,410
90th
$35,970$38,220

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