medium risk
Stock Clerks, Sales Floorvs
35 shared · 7 different
core competencies
medium risk
Food Servers, NonrestaurantSide-by-Side Comparison
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor leads 4–0| Metric | Stock Clerks, Sales Floor | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 42.0% | 44.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 85th | 90th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 13 | 7 / 14 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $34,460 |
| Employment | N/A | 272K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing General Physical Activities
English Language
Category Flexibility
Assisting and Caring for Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor
25%
total discount
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
23%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor
5 of 13 at risk88%Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
88%Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
86%Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
86%Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
51%Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
7 of 14 at risk88%Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
87%Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
87%Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
77%Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
77%Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Wage Comparison
Stock Clerks, Sales FloorFood Servers, Nonrestaurant
10th
N/A$26,590
25th
N/A$29,800
Median
N/A$34,460
75th
N/A$37,550
90th
N/A$44,770
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor2028–2035
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Food Servers, Nonrestaurant.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Stock
0
Unique to Food
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Stock Clerks, Sales FloorFood Servers, Nonrestaurant