Side-by-Side Comparison
Occupational Therapists leads 4–0| Metric | Psychiatrists | Occupational Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 27.3% | 23.9% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 26th | 16th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 13 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $98,340 |
| Employment | N/A | 152K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Medicine and Dentistry
Social PerceptivenessAI-Resistant
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Science
Getting Information
Biology
Active Listening
Oral Comprehension
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Therapy and Counseling
Analyzing Data or Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Psychiatrists
37%
total discount
Occupational Therapists
39%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Psychiatrists
4 of 13 at risk88%Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
86%Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
57%Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
51%Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
49%Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Occupational Therapists
3 of 15 at risk61%Complete and maintain necessary records.
57%Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
51%Conduct research in occupational therapy.
47%Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
47%Lay out materials such as puzzles, scissors and eating utensils for use in therapy, and clean and repair these tools after therapy sessions.
Wage Comparison
PsychiatristsOccupational Therapists
10th
N/A$67,090
25th
N/A$80,490
Median
N/A$98,340
75th
N/A$110,460
90th
N/A$129,830
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