Takeover Tracker
26%medium risk
Radiologic Technicians
vs

73 shared · 14 different

core competencies

34%medium risk
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadiologic TechniciansMagnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Risk Score26.0%34.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile22th64th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$48,790$88,180
Employment174K42K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing Administrative Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Biology
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Systems AnalysisAI-Augmented
Trunk Strength
Interacting With Computers
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Static Strength

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radiologic Technicians

33%

total discount

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

33%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Radiologic Technicians

4 of 15 at risk
88%Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
86%Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
84%Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
51%Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
47%Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

8 of 15 at risk
89%Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
84%Take brief medical histories from patients.
80%Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
78%Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
78%Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.

Wage Comparison

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists earns +$39,390(+81%) vs Radiologic Technicians
Radiologic TechniciansMagnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
10th
$37,290$64,910
25th
$40,740$78,150
Median
$48,790$88,180
75th
$62,280$102,440
90th
$81,290$121,420

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Radiologic Technicians2028–2035
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Radiologic Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Radiologic Technicians

$36,105

from $48,790

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

$57,776

from $88,180

After adjusting for AI risk, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists offers $21,671 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Radiologic

0

Unique to Magnetic

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
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