Takeover Tracker
34%medium risk
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
vs

45 shared · 27 different

core competencies

33%medium risk
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPhysics Teachers, PostsecondaryComputer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score33.5%33.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile60th57th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$97,360$96,690
Employment14K36K

Skill Comparison

|

Sorted by largest difference

Physics
Analyzing Data or Information
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Science
Processing Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Getting Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

31%

total discount

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

29%

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.

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

8 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
85%Develop and maintain website for on-line courses.
71%Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
71%Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
68%Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Wage Comparison

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary earns -$670(-1%) vs Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryComputer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
10th
$54,880$48,910
25th
$66,730$65,200
Median
$97,360$96,690
75th
$130,150$132,200
90th
$169,740$172,380

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

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

Computer 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

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$64,686

from $96,690

After adjusting for AI risk, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary offers $49 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Physics

0

Unique to Computer

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryComputer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Find transitions from Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryFind transitions from Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary