Side-by-Side Comparison
Orthoptists leads 3–0| Metric | Physician Assistants | Orthoptists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 27.9% | 21.7% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 29th | 11th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 12 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $133,260 | N/A |
| Employment | 156K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Biology
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Medicine and Dentistry
Assisting and Caring for Others
Sociology and Anthropology
Getting Information
Processing Information
Chemistry
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Physician Assistants
37%
total discount
Orthoptists
34%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
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.
Orthoptists
4 of 15 at risk82%Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.
70%Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.
53%Participate in clinical research projects.
52%Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.
45%Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.
Wage Comparison
Physician AssistantsOrthoptists
10th
$95,240N/A
25th
$113,770N/A
Median
$133,260N/A
75th
$160,160N/A
90th
$182,200N/A
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