Side-by-Side Comparison
Neurologists leads 3–1| Metric | Neurologists | Physician Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 26.8% | 27.9% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 25th | 29th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 4 / 12 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $133,260 |
| Employment | N/A | 156K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing Administrative Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Neurologists
39%
total discount
Physician Assistants
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Neurologists
5 of 15 at risk86%Prepare, maintain, or review records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
59%Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and on evaluation of factors such as age and general health, or procedural risks and costs.
59%Interpret the results of neuroimaging studies such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.
53%Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
51%Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results.
Physician Assistants
4 of 12 at risk86%Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
74%Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
64%Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
54%Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
50%Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Wage Comparison
NeurologistsPhysician Assistants
10th
N/A$95,240
25th
N/A$113,770
Median
N/A$133,260
75th
N/A$160,160
90th
N/A$182,200
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