Takeover Tracker
34%medium risk
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
vs

49 shared · 23 different

core competencies

30%medium risk
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPhysics Teachers, PostsecondaryBiological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score33.5%30.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile60th41th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$97,360$83,460
Employment14K53K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Physics
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Engineering and Technology
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Processing Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Computers and Electronics
Chemistry
Thinking Creatively
Analyzing Data or Information
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

31%

total discount

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

33%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

7 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
71%Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
54%Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
52%Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

7 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
71%Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
54%Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
51%Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Wage Comparison

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary earns -$13,900(-14%) vs Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryBiological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
10th
$54,880$50,760
25th
$66,730$64,010
Median
$97,360$83,460
75th
$130,150$125,310
90th
$169,740$169,560

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Physics Teachers, Postsecondary.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

$64,735

from $97,360

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$58,055

from $83,460

After adjusting for AI risk, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary offers $6,680 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Physics

0

Unique to Biological

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
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