Side-by-Side Comparison
Tax Preparers leads 5–0| Metric | Tax Preparers | Tellers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 44.6% | 53.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | High Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 90th | 99th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 12 | 14 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $50,560 | $39,340 |
| Employment | 74K | 339K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Getting Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Economics and Accounting
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Law and Government
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Written Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Computers and Electronics
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Tax Preparers
26%
total discount
Tellers
29%
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.
Tellers
14 of 15 at risk88%Enter customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
88%Process transactions, such as term deposits, retirement savings plan contributions, automated teller transactions, night deposits, and mail deposits.
88%Carry out special services for customers, such as ordering bank cards and checks.
86%Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information, such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments, and the legality of the documents.
85%Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds.
Wage Comparison
Tellers earns -$11,220(-22%) vs Tax Preparers
Tax PreparersTellers
10th
$30,500$31,270
25th
$37,750$36,420
Median
$50,560$39,340
75th
$75,590$45,550
90th
$96,240$48,270
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Tax Preparers2028–2035
Tellers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Tax Preparers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Tellers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Tax Preparers
$28,025
from $50,560
Tellers
$18,380
from $39,340
After adjusting for AI risk, Tax Preparers offers $9,646 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Tax
0
Unique to Tellers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Tax PreparersTellers