Side-by-Side Comparison
Loan Counselors leads 3–1| Metric | Tax Preparers | Loan Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 44.6% | 38.7% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 90th | 77th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 12 | 8 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,560 | $50,480 |
| Employment | 74K | 28K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing Administrative Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Speech Recognition
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Speech Clarity
Communications and Media
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Documenting/Recording Information
Problem Sensitivity
Economics and Accounting
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Tax Preparers
26%
total discount
Loan Counselors
26%
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.
Loan Counselors
8 of 15 at risk87%Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation.
86%Check loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate, according to policies.
84%Maintain current knowledge of credit regulations.
66%Assist in selection of financial award candidates using electronic databases to certify loan eligibility.
65%Review billing for accuracy.
Wage Comparison
Loan Counselors earns -$80(0%) vs Tax Preparers
Tax PreparersLoan Counselors
10th
$30,500$38,980
25th
$37,750$45,420
Median
$50,560$50,480
75th
$75,590$61,760
90th
$96,240$77,920
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Tax Preparers2028–2035
Loan Counselors2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Loan Counselors has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Tax Preparers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Tax Preparers
$28,025
from $50,560
Loan Counselors
$30,924
from $50,480
After adjusting for AI risk, Loan Counselors offers $2,899 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Tax
0
Unique to Loan
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Tax PreparersLoan Counselors