Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricWord Processors and TypistsSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Risk Score52.6%52.9%
Risk TierHigh RiskHigh Risk
Risk Percentile99th99th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)14 / 1511 / 15
Median Salary$47,850$46,290
Employment36K1.7M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Oral Expression
Speaking
Active Listening
Oral Comprehension
Written Expression
WritingAI-Augmented
Critical ThinkingAI-Augmented
Service OrientationAI-Resistant
Administration and Management
Performing Administrative Activities
Perceptual Speed
Time Management

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Word Processors and Typists

23%

total discount

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Word Processors and Typists

14 of 15 at risk
87%Transmit work electronically to other locations.
87%Keep records of work performed.
86%Address envelopes or prepare envelope labels, using typewriter or computer.
86%Manage schedules and set dates, times, and locations for meetings and appointments.
85%Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions.

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

11 of 15 at risk
86%Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.
86%Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
86%Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
86%Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
84%Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.

Wage Comparison

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive earns -$1,560(-3%) vs Word Processors and Typists
Word Processors and TypistsSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
10th
$35,300$31,600
25th
$39,740$37,770
Median
$47,850$46,290
75th
$56,000$55,650
90th
$64,370$64,150

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