Verdict
Chef / Head Cook and Hairdresser / Cosmetologist are effectively tied on AI exposure (15 vs 13). Choose on pay, interest and entry cost — not on automation risk.
Hospitality & Personal
15 /100
Creates dishes and runs kitchen operations.
Full risk profile →Hospitality & Personal
13 /100
Cuts, styles and treats hair.
Full risk profile →| Metric | Chef / Head Cook | Hairdresser / Cosmetologist |
|---|---|---|
| AI Fear Score | 15/100 | 13/100 |
| Risk band | Resilient | Resilient |
| Automation probability | 10% | 11% |
| LLM task exposure | 20% | 15% |
| Median pay (BLS) | $58,000 | $34,000 |
| US workers | 160,000 | 650,000 |
| Timeline | Resilient — creativity and dexterity in a chaotic environment. | Resilient — manual, personal, relationship-driven service. |
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They're effectively tied: Chef / Head Cook scores 15/100 and Hairdresser / Cosmetologist scores 13/100 on our AI exposure scale.
Chef / Head Cook pays more at the median: $58,000 vs $34,000 (BLS May 2024).
Scores are estimates, not predictions — two research anchors applied to task mixes, with BLS May-2024 wages and employment. Not career advice.