medium risk
Music Therapistsvs
68 shared · 13 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Music Therapists leads 3–1| Metric | Music Therapists | Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25.5% | 29.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 21th | 34th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $60,280 | N/A |
| Employment | 15K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Thinking Creatively
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Clerical
Law and Government
Assisting and Caring for Others
Computers and Electronics
Originality
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Public Safety and Security
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Selective Attention
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Music Therapists
38%
total discount
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
34%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Music Therapists
5 of 15 at risk86%Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
74%Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.
51%Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.
51%Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity in accordance with treatment plans.
51%Integrate behavioral, developmental, improvisational, medical, or neurological approaches into music therapy treatments.
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
3 of 15 at risk86%Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
54%Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
51%Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
49%Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
49%Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Wage Comparison
Music TherapistsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
10th
$39,520N/A
25th
$48,230N/A
Median
$60,280N/A
75th
$77,680N/A
90th
$96,600N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Music Therapists2028–2035
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Music Therapists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Music
0
Unique to Substance
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Music TherapistsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors