Takeover Tracker
29%medium risk
Radiologic Technologists
vs

70 shared · 19 different

core competencies

27%medium risk
Respiratory Therapists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadiologic TechnologistsRespiratory Therapists
Risk Score28.5%27.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile32th25th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$77,660$80,450
Employment223K136K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Clerical
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Science
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Analyzing Data or Information
Thinking Creatively
Documenting/Recording Information
Chemistry
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Education and Training
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radiologic Technologists

34%

total discount

Respiratory Therapists

36%

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.

Respiratory Therapists

3 of 15 at risk
88%Relay blood analysis results to a physician.
86%Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
80%Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.
49%Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
47%Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.

Wage Comparison

Respiratory Therapists earns +$2,790(+4%) vs Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic TechnologistsRespiratory Therapists
10th
$52,360$61,900
25th
$62,910$68,410
Median
$77,660$80,450
75th
$93,610$95,530
90th
$106,990$108,820

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Radiologic Technologists2028–2035
Respiratory Therapists2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Respiratory Therapists 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

Respiratory Therapists

$58,672

from $80,450

After adjusting for AI risk, Respiratory Therapists offers $3,153 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Radiologic

0

Unique to Respiratory

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
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