Takeover Tracker
35%medium risk
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
vs

55 shared · 13 different

core competencies

33%medium risk
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricChemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score34.6%33.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile65th59th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$86,220$79,350
Employment20K49K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Science
Physics
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Analyzing Data or Information
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Processing Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

31%

total discount

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

8 of 15 at risk
88%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
78%Write letters of recommendation for students.
76%Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
73%Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

6 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
85%Develop department and course schedules.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
66%Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
51%Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Wage Comparison

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary earns -$6,870(-8%) vs Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
10th
$52,870$48,150
25th
$64,980$60,880
Median
$86,220$79,350
75th
$125,920$106,270
90th
$171,600$161,020

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

$56,362

from $86,220

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$52,871

from $79,350

After adjusting for AI risk, Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary offers $3,491 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Chemistry

0

Unique to Mathematical

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
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