Takeover Tracker
27%medium risk
Landscape Architects
vs

75 shared · 19 different

core competencies

33%medium risk
Security Management Specialists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLandscape ArchitectsSecurity Management Specialists
Risk Score26.7%33.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile24th59th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$79,660$81,270
Employment20K1.1M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Design
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Telecommunications
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Public Safety and Security
Geography
Building and Construction
Education and Training
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Landscape Architects

34%

total discount

Security Management Specialists

31%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Landscape Architects

7 of 15 at risk
59%Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
55%Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.
54%Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
53%Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
52%Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects.

Security Management Specialists

6 of 15 at risk
71%Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
58%Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
54%Provide system design and integration recommendations.
53%Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to asset protection, alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
53%Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.

Wage Comparison

Security Management Specialists earns +$1,610(+2%) vs Landscape Architects
Landscape ArchitectsSecurity Management Specialists
10th
$51,990$46,230
25th
$62,650$60,820
Median
$79,660$81,270
75th
$101,580$110,030
90th
$132,250$147,830

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Landscape Architects2028–2035
Security Management Specialists2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Landscape Architects has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Security Management Specialists.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Landscape Architects

$58,375

from $79,660

Security Management Specialists

$54,158

from $81,270

After adjusting for AI risk, Landscape Architects offers $4,217 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Landscape

0

Unique to Security

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
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