Takeover Tracker
32%medium risk
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
vs

56 shared · 15 different

core competencies

33%medium risk
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSocial Work Teachers, PostsecondarySociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score31.7%32.6%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile49th54th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$76,210$82,540
Employment13K12K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
History and Archeology
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Sociology and Anthropology
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Philosophy and Theology

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

32%

total discount

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

7 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
66%Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
54%Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
52%Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

8 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
73%Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
68%Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
66%Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Wage Comparison

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary earns +$6,330(+8%) vs Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySociology Teachers, Postsecondary
10th
$45,370$49,330
25th
$57,080$64,130
Median
$76,210$82,540
75th
$98,570$113,000
90th
$129,280$167,240

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

$52,082

from $76,210

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

$55,640

from $82,540

After adjusting for AI risk, Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary offers $3,558 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Social

0

Unique to Sociology

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
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