Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSolar Sales Representatives and AssessorsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Risk Score30.7%31.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile43th45th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 136 / 15
Median Salary$100,070$66,780
Employment294K1.3M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Economics and Accounting
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing General Physical Activities
Customer and Personal Service
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Training and Teaching Others
Far Vision

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

30%

total discount

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

7 of 13 at risk
86%Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
85%Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.
72%Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
64%Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.
56%Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

6 of 15 at risk
88%Forward orders to manufacturers.
69%Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
68%Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
67%Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.
57%Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.

Wage Comparison

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earns -$33,290(-33%) vs Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Solar Sales Representatives and AssessorsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
10th
$48,840$37,860
25th
$65,640$49,040
Median
$100,070$66,780
75th
$146,150$97,570
90th
$194,890$134,470

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors20282035
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products20282035
20242030203520402045

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

$69,369

from $100,070

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

$46,011

from $66,780

After adjusting for AI risk, Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors offers $23,357 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Solar

0

Unique to Sales

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Solar Sales Representatives and AssessorsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products