medium risk
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Techniciansvs
69 shared · 16 different
core competencies
low risk
Surgical TechnologistsSide-by-Side Comparison
Surgical Technologists leads 4–0| Metric | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Surgical Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 38.9% | 22.6% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 77th | 12th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $62,830 |
| Employment | N/A | 114K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Assisting and Caring for Others
Interacting With Computers
Processing Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Chemistry
Analyzing Data or Information
Clerical
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Biology
Medicine and Dentistry
Science
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
32%
total discount
Surgical Technologists
32%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
8 of 15 at risk84%Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
84%Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
82%Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
80%Perform quality control analyses to ensure accuracy of test results.
66%Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
Surgical Technologists
4 of 15 at risk86%Order surgical supplies.
84%Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
78%Schedule surgical procedures for patients.
51%Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
49%Wash and sterilize equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.
Wage Comparison
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansSurgical Technologists
10th
N/A$43,290
25th
N/A$51,740
Median
N/A$62,830
75th
N/A$77,140
90th
N/A$90,700
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians2028–2035
Surgical Technologists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Surgical Technologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Medical
0
Unique to Surgical
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansSurgical Technologists