Side-by-Side Comparison
Physical Therapists leads 4–1| Metric | Nurse Midwives | Physical Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 22.8% | 22.6% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 13th | 12th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 2 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $128,790 | $101,020 |
| Employment | 8K | 249K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Developing and Building Teams
Getting Information
Medicine and Dentistry
Training and Teaching Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Sociology and Anthropology
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Processing Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Nurse Midwives
38%
total discount
Physical Therapists
37%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Nurse Midwives
5 of 15 at risk87%Document findings of physical examinations.
87%Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.
65%Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.
54%Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.
53%Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.
Physical Therapists
2 of 15 at risk86%Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
51%Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
49%Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
41%Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
40%Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Wage Comparison
Physical Therapists earns -$27,770(-22%) vs Nurse Midwives
Nurse MidwivesPhysical Therapists
10th
$74,670$74,420
25th
$104,260$83,470
Median
$128,790$101,020
75th
$146,520$117,190
90th
$177,040$132,500
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Nurse Midwives2028–2035
Physical Therapists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Physical Therapists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Nurse Midwives.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Nurse Midwives
$99,465
from $128,790
Physical Therapists
$78,240
from $101,020
After adjusting for AI risk, Nurse Midwives offers $21,225 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Nurse
0
Unique to Physical
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Nurse MidwivesPhysical Therapists