Side-by-Side Comparison
Optometrists leads 4–0| Metric | Radiologists | Optometrists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 28.2% | 21.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 30th | 10th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 1 / 10 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $134,830 |
| Employment | N/A | 42K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Processing Information
Interacting With Computers
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Education and Training
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
InstructingAI-Resistant
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Radiologists
37%
total discount
Optometrists
35%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Radiologists
6 of 15 at risk78%Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
74%Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
66%Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
62%Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
59%Interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems.
Optometrists
1 of 10 at risk53%Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
39%Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
39%Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
39%Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
39%Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
Wage Comparison
RadiologistsOptometrists
10th
N/A$70,060
25th
N/A$103,310
Median
N/A$134,830
75th
N/A$163,710
90th
N/A$203,210
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