Side-by-Side Comparison
Music Therapists leads 4–0| Metric | Art Therapists | Music Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25.8% | 25.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 22th | 21th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $60,280 | $60,280 |
| Employment | 15K | 15K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Handling and Moving Objects
Fine Arts
Performing General Physical Activities
Interacting With Computers
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Time Sharing
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Art Therapists
37%
total discount
Music Therapists
38%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Art Therapists
6 of 15 at risk86%Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.
78%Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.
71%Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
53%Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
52%Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.
Music Therapists
5 of 15 at risk86%Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
74%Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.
51%Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.
51%Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity in accordance with treatment plans.
51%Integrate behavioral, developmental, improvisational, medical, or neurological approaches into music therapy treatments.
Wage Comparison
Music Therapists earns $0(0%) vs Art Therapists
Art TherapistsMusic Therapists
10th
$39,520$39,520
25th
$48,230$48,230
Median
$60,280$60,280
75th
$77,680$77,680
90th
$96,600$96,600
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Art Therapists2028–2035
Music Therapists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Music Therapists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Art Therapists.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Art Therapists
$44,722
from $60,280
Music Therapists
$44,915
from $60,280
After adjusting for AI risk, Music Therapists offers $193 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Art
0
Unique to Music
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Art TherapistsMusic Therapists