Side-by-Side Comparison
Travel Guides leads 4–0| Metric | Travel Guides | Retail Salespersons |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.1% | 39.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 44th | 79th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 10 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $34,580 |
| Employment | N/A | 3.8M |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Handling and Moving Objects
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Administration and Management
Clerical
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Speech Clarity
Performing Administrative Activities
Customer and Personal Service
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Written Comprehension
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Travel Guides
29%
total discount
Retail Salespersons
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Travel Guides
6 of 15 at risk87%Pay bills and record checks issued.
74%Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
70%Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
69%Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
55%Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
Retail Salespersons
10 of 15 at risk87%Maintain records related to sales.
86%Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
85%Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
85%Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
77%Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.
Wage Comparison
Travel GuidesRetail Salespersons
10th
N/A$25,600
25th
N/A$29,140
Median
N/A$34,580
75th
N/A$37,850
90th
N/A$47,930
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