Side-by-Side Comparison
Foresters leads 4–1| Metric | Surveyors | Foresters |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 32.7% | 27.6% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 55th | 28th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $72,740 | $70,660 |
| Employment | 53K | 10K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Building and Construction
Design
Engineering and Technology
Number Facility
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Mathematical Reasoning
MonitoringAI-Augmented
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Systems AnalysisAI-Augmented
Judgment and Decision MakingAI-Augmented
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Surveyors
32%
total discount
Foresters
33%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Surveyors
8 of 15 at risk87%Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
87%Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
86%Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
86%Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
85%Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Foresters
4 of 15 at risk84%Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
84%Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.
53%Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.
51%Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
49%Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.
Wage Comparison
Foresters earns -$2,080(-3%) vs Surveyors
SurveyorsForesters
10th
$43,680$49,240
25th
$53,590$58,810
Median
$72,740$70,660
75th
$94,550$85,450
90th
$116,330$103,220
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Surveyors2028–2035
Foresters2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Foresters has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Surveyors.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Surveyors
$48,976
from $72,740
Foresters
$51,193
from $70,660
After adjusting for AI risk, Foresters offers $2,217 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Surveyors
0
Unique to Foresters
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
SurveyorsForesters