Takeover Tracker

17%low risk
Surgeons
vs

56 shared · 44 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSurgeonsRegistered Nurses
Risk Score17.5%24.4%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile3th18th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 134 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$93,600
EmploymentN/A3.3M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Medicine and Dentistry
Analyzing Data or Information
Biology
Controlling Machines and Processes
English Language
Personnel and Human Resources
Science
Finger Dexterity
Complex Problem SolvingAI-Resistant
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Surgeons

41%

total discount

Registered Nurses

36%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Surgeons

3 of 13 at risk
86%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.

Registered Nurses

4 of 15 at risk
86%Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
65%Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
57%Conduct specified laboratory tests.
54%Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
44%Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Wage Comparison

SurgeonsRegistered Nurses
10th
N/A$66,030
25th
N/A$78,610
Median
N/A$93,600
75th
N/A$107,960
90th
N/A$135,320

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