Side-by-Side Comparison
Counter and Rental Clerks leads 4–1| Metric | Tellers | Counter and Rental Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 53.3% | 48.3% |
| Risk Tier | High Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 14 / 15 | 11 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $39,340 | $38,540 |
| Employment | 339K | 399K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Number Facility
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Tellers
29%
total discount
Counter and Rental Clerks
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
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.
Counter and Rental Clerks
11 of 15 at risk88%Compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments.
88%Prepare rental forms, obtaining customer signature and other information, such as required licenses.
88%Keep records of transactions and of the number of customers entering an establishment.
88%Reserve items for requested times and keep records of items rented.
84%Rent items, arrange for provision of services to customers, and accept returns.
Wage Comparison
Counter and Rental Clerks earns -$800(-2%) vs Tellers
TellersCounter and Rental Clerks
10th
$31,270$28,580
25th
$36,420$34,200
Median
$39,340$38,540
75th
$45,550$48,290
90th
$48,270$62,030
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Tellers2028–2035
Counter and Rental Clerks2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Counter and Rental Clerks has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Tellers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Tellers
$18,380
from $39,340
Counter and Rental Clerks
$19,921
from $38,540
After adjusting for AI risk, Counter and Rental Clerks offers $1,542 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Tellers
0
Unique to Counter
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
TellersCounter and Rental Clerks