Side-by-Side Comparison
Psychiatric Aides leads 4–0| Metric | Security Guards | Psychiatric Aides |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 38.3% | 22.6% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 76th | 13th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 14 | 3 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $38,370 | N/A |
| Employment | 1.2M | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Psychology
Social PerceptivenessAI-Resistant
Therapy and Counseling
Public Safety and Security
Processing Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Service OrientationAI-Resistant
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Security Guards
26%
total discount
Psychiatric Aides
34%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Security Guards
6 of 14 at risk86%Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
86%Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
86%Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
85%Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
61%Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Psychiatric Aides
3 of 15 at risk86%Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.
85%Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
77%Interview patients upon admission and record information.
49%Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
43%Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
Wage Comparison
Security GuardsPsychiatric Aides
10th
$29,800N/A
25th
$35,100N/A
Median
$38,370N/A
75th
$46,660N/A
90th
$59,580N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Security Guards2028–2035
Psychiatric Aides2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Psychiatric Aides has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Security Guards.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Security
0
Unique to Psychiatric
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Security GuardsPsychiatric Aides