Side-by-Side Comparison
Tax Preparers leads 4–1| Metric | Tax Preparers | Brokerage Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 44.6% | 51.7% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | High Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 90th | 98th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 12 | 9 / 10 |
| Median Salary | $50,560 | $62,940 |
| Employment | 74K | 40K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing Administrative Activities
Scheduling Work and Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Getting Information
English Language
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Economics and Accounting
Speech Recognition
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Tax Preparers
26%
total discount
Brokerage Clerks
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Tax Preparers
8 of 12 at risk88%Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
86%Schedule appointments with clients.
86%Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.
84%Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
84%Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
Brokerage Clerks
9 of 10 at risk88%Monitor daily stock prices and compute fluctuations to determine the need for additional collateral to secure loans.
88%Compute total holdings, dividends, interest, transfer taxes, brokerage fees, or commissions and allocate appropriate payments to customers.
88%Prepare reports summarizing daily transactions and earnings for individual customer accounts.
86%Schedule and coordinate transfer and delivery of security certificates between companies, departments, and customers.
84%File, type, or operate standard office machines.
Wage Comparison
Brokerage Clerks earns +$12,380(+24%) vs Tax Preparers
Tax PreparersBrokerage Clerks
10th
$30,500$47,730
25th
$37,750$53,880
Median
$50,560$62,940
75th
$75,590$77,400
90th
$96,240$91,650
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Tax Preparers2028–2035
Brokerage Clerks2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Tax Preparers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Brokerage Clerks.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Tax Preparers
$28,025
from $50,560
Brokerage Clerks
$30,419
from $62,940
After adjusting for AI risk, Brokerage Clerks offers $2,393 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Tax
0
Unique to Brokerage
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Tax PreparersBrokerage Clerks