Side-by-Side Comparison
Chiropractors leads 3–2| Metric | Chiropractors | Physical Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.8% | 22.6% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 11th | 12th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 13 | 2 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $79,000 | $101,020 |
| Employment | 38K | 249K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing and Building Teams
Processing Information
Administration and Management
Interacting With Computers
Computers and Electronics
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Chiropractors
36%
total discount
Physical Therapists
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Chiropractors
4 of 13 at risk87%Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
59%Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
57%Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
51%Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures.
47%Take x-rays.
Physical Therapists
2 of 15 at risk86%Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
51%Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
49%Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
41%Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
40%Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Wage Comparison
Physical Therapists earns +$22,020(+28%) vs Chiropractors
ChiropractorsPhysical Therapists
10th
$44,780$74,420
25th
$59,320$83,470
Median
$79,000$101,020
75th
$104,000$117,190
90th
$149,990$132,500
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