Side-by-Side Comparison
Midwives leads 4–0| Metric | Midwives | Athletic Trainers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 23.3% | 23.4% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $64,030 | $60,250 |
| Employment | 37K | 29K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Sociology and Anthropology
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Processing Information
Customer and Personal Service
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Midwives
37%
total discount
Athletic Trainers
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Midwives
2 of 15 at risk86%Maintain documentation of all patients' contacts, reviewing and updating records as necessary.
51%Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth.
49%Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
45%Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.
43%Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.
Athletic Trainers
5 of 15 at risk86%File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.
68%Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
51%Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
51%Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
51%Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.
Wage Comparison
Athletic Trainers earns -$3,780(-6%) vs Midwives
MidwivesAthletic Trainers
10th
$37,220$45,380
25th
$45,250$51,590
Median
$64,030$60,250
75th
$91,000$70,880
90th
$127,340$84,100
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Midwives2028–2035
Athletic Trainers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Midwives has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Athletic Trainers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Midwives
$49,092
from $64,030
Athletic Trainers
$46,158
from $60,250
After adjusting for AI risk, Midwives offers $2,934 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Midwives
0
Unique to Athletic
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
MidwivesAthletic Trainers