Takeover Tracker
29%medium risk
Radiologic Technologists
vs

54 shared · 25 different

core competencies

28%medium risk
Phlebotomists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadiologic TechnologistsPhlebotomists
Risk Score28.5%27.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile32th27th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$77,660$43,660
Employment223K139K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Thinking Creatively
Computers and Electronics
Biology
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Mechanical
Training and Teaching Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radiologic Technologists

34%

total discount

Phlebotomists

32%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Radiologic Technologists

6 of 15 at risk
86%Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
85%Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
65%Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
61%Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.
59%Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

Phlebotomists

6 of 15 at risk
86%Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
86%Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
84%Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.
65%Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
61%Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.

Wage Comparison

Phlebotomists earns -$34,000(-44%) vs Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic TechnologistsPhlebotomists
10th
$52,360$34,860
25th
$62,910$37,540
Median
$77,660$43,660
75th
$93,610$48,170
90th
$106,990$57,750

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Radiologic Technologists2028–2035
Phlebotomists2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Phlebotomists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Radiologic Technologists.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Radiologic Technologists

$55,519

from $77,660

Phlebotomists

$31,640

from $43,660

After adjusting for AI risk, Radiologic Technologists offers $23,879 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Radiologic

0

Unique to Phlebotomists

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
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