Takeover Tracker
23%low risk
Surgical Technologists
vs

27 shared · 42 different

core competencies

28%medium risk
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSurgical TechnologistsNonfarm Animal Caretakers
Risk Score22.6%28.4%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile12th31th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$62,830$33,470
Employment114K277K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Assisting and Caring for Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Coaching and Developing Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Perceptual Speed
Near Vision
Controlling Machines and Processes

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Surgical Technologists

32%

total discount

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Surgical Technologists

4 of 15 at risk
86%Order surgical supplies.
84%Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
78%Schedule surgical procedures for patients.
51%Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
49%Wash and sterilize equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

4 of 15 at risk
85%Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
69%Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
65%Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
51%Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
49%Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.

Wage Comparison

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers earns -$29,360(-47%) vs Surgical Technologists
Surgical TechnologistsNonfarm Animal Caretakers
10th
$43,290$24,500
25th
$51,740$28,870
Median
$62,830$33,470
75th
$77,140$37,160
90th
$90,700$46,480

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Surgical Technologists2028–2035
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Surgical Technologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Nonfarm Animal Caretakers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Surgical Technologists

$48,649

from $62,830

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

$23,978

from $33,470

After adjusting for AI risk, Surgical Technologists offers $24,671 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Surgical

0

Unique to Nonfarm

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
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