medium risk
Stock Clerks, Sales Floorvs
31 shared · 14 different
core competencies
medium risk
Packers and Packagers, HandSide-by-Side Comparison
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor leads 4–0| Metric | Stock Clerks, Sales Floor | Packers and Packagers, Hand |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 42.0% | 42.4% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 85th | 86th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 13 | 11 / 13 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $35,580 |
| Employment | N/A | 601K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Training and Teaching Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Selling or Influencing Others
Oral Expression
Speaking
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor
25%
total discount
Packers and Packagers, Hand
24%
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.
Packers and Packagers, Hand
11 of 13 at risk86%Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
84%Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
63%Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
63%Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
61%Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
Wage Comparison
Stock Clerks, Sales FloorPackers and Packagers, Hand
10th
N/A$27,050
25th
N/A$31,470
Median
N/A$35,580
75th
N/A$40,960
90th
N/A$46,260
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor2028–2035
Packers and Packagers, Hand2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Packers and Packagers, Hand.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Stock
0
Unique to Packers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Stock Clerks, Sales FloorPackers and Packagers, Hand