Takeover Tracker
27%medium risk
Radiation Therapists
vs

73 shared · 25 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadiation TherapistsLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Risk Score26.6%21.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile24th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$101,990$62,340
Employment19K632K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Psychology
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Interacting With Computers
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Chemistry
Computers and Electronics
Service OrientationAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radiation Therapists

34%

total discount

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

37%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Radiation Therapists

5 of 15 at risk
87%Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
87%Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.
87%Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
85%Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
69%Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

5 of 15 at risk
68%Record food and fluid intake and output.
62%Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
57%Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
57%Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
53%Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.

Wage Comparison

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earns -$39,650(-39%) vs Radiation Therapists
Radiation TherapistsLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
10th
$77,860$47,960
25th
$86,520$55,220
Median
$101,990$62,340
75th
$120,360$73,160
90th
$141,550$80,510

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Radiation Therapists2028–2035
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Radiation Therapists.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Radiation Therapists

$74,881

from $101,990

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

$49,149

from $62,340

After adjusting for AI risk, Radiation Therapists offers $25,732 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Radiation

0

Unique to Licensed

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
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