Side-by-Side Comparison
Shampooers leads 4–1| Metric | Shampooers | Cooks, Short Order |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 17.7% | 33.8% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 3th | 61th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 9 | 5 / 11 |
| Median Salary | $31,470 | $35,620 |
| Employment | 9K | 150K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Production and Processing
Getting Information
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
English Language
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Handling and Moving Objects
Processing Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Shampooers
25%
total discount
Cooks, Short Order
27%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Shampooers
2 of 9 at risk86%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.
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 +$4,150(+13%) vs Shampooers
ShampooersCooks, Short Order
10th
$22,880$23,770
25th
$27,390$30,160
Median
$31,470$35,620
75th
$35,610$39,990
90th
$35,970$46,010
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Shampooers2028–2035
Cooks, Short Order2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Shampooers 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%)
Shampooers
$25,912
from $31,470
Cooks, Short Order
$23,584
from $35,620
After adjusting for AI risk, Shampooers offers $2,328 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Shampooers
0
Unique to Cooks,
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
ShampooersCooks, Short Order