Side-by-Side Comparison
Surgeons leads 4–0| Metric | Surgeons | Nurse Practitioners |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 17.5% | 27.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 3th | 26th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 13 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $129,210 |
| Employment | N/A | 307K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Controlling Machines and Processes
Sociology and Anthropology
Psychology
Finger Dexterity
Visualization
Control Precision
Therapy and Counseling
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Selective Attention
Interacting With Computers
Developing and Building Teams
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Surgeons
41%
total discount
Nurse Practitioners
38%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Surgeons
3 of 13 at risk86%Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
73%Prepare case histories.
51%Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
49%Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
49%Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
Nurse Practitioners
4 of 15 at risk86%Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
52%Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
51%Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
51%Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
49%Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
Wage Comparison
SurgeonsNurse Practitioners
10th
N/A$97,960
25th
N/A$109,940
Median
N/A$129,210
75th
N/A$149,570
90th
N/A$169,950
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