Takeover Tracker
34%medium risk
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
vs

40 shared · 31 different

core competencies

33%medium risk
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPhysics Teachers, PostsecondaryMathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score33.5%33.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile60th59th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$97,360$79,350
Employment14K49K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Physics
Processing Information
Science
Getting Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

31%

total discount

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

28%

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.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

6 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
85%Develop department and course schedules.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
66%Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
51%Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Wage Comparison

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary earns -$18,010(-18%) vs Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryMathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
10th
$54,880$48,150
25th
$66,730$60,880
Median
$97,360$79,350
75th
$130,150$106,270
90th
$169,740$161,020

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

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

Mathematical 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

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$52,871

from $79,350

After adjusting for AI risk, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary offers $11,864 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Physics

0

Unique to Mathematical

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
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