Side-by-Side Comparison
Nurse Anesthetists leads 5–0| Metric | Nurse Anesthetists | Registered Nurses |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 20.7% | 24.4% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 8th | 18th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $223,210 | $93,600 |
| Employment | 50K | 3.3M |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Controlling Machines and Processes
Biology
Chemistry
Medicine and Dentistry
Analyzing Data or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Therapy and Counseling
Assisting and Caring for Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Science
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Nurse Anesthetists
39%
total discount
Registered Nurses
36%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Nurse Anesthetists
2 of 15 at risk55%Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
53%Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
49%Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
47%Develop anesthesia care plans.
47%Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
Registered Nurses
4 of 15 at risk86%Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
65%Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
57%Conduct specified laboratory tests.
54%Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
44%Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Wage Comparison
Registered Nurses earns -$129,610(-58%) vs Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse AnesthetistsRegistered Nurses
10th
$137,230$66,030
25th
$187,110$78,610
Median
$223,210$93,600
75th
$239,200$107,960
90th
$239,200$135,320
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Nurse Anesthetists2028–2035
Registered Nurses2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Nurse Anesthetists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Registered Nurses.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Nurse Anesthetists
$177,117
from $223,210
Registered Nurses
$70,771
from $93,600
After adjusting for AI risk, Nurse Anesthetists offers $106,346 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Nurse
0
Unique to Registered
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Nurse AnesthetistsRegistered Nurses