Side-by-Side Comparison
Surgical Technologists leads 4–0| Metric | Surgical Technologists | Nursing Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 22.6% | 23.6% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 12th | 15th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $62,830 | N/A |
| Employment | 114K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Handling and Moving Objects
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Controlling Machines and Processes
Medicine and Dentistry
Operation Monitoring
Psychology
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Getting Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Surgical Technologists
32%
total discount
Nursing Assistants
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Surgical Technologists
4 of 15 at risk86%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.
Nursing Assistants
5 of 15 at risk85%Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
85%Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
77%Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
70%Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
52%Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
Wage Comparison
Surgical TechnologistsNursing Assistants
10th
$43,290N/A
25th
$51,740N/A
Median
$62,830N/A
75th
$77,140N/A
90th
$90,700N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Surgical Technologists2028–2035
Nursing Assistants2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Surgical Technologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Nursing Assistants.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Surgical
0
Unique to Nursing
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Surgical TechnologistsNursing Assistants