SOC 29-2032
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ47/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ86,460
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$89K
$65K โ $123K
Projected Growth
๐+13%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค69/100
High exposure
๐ก Diagnostic Medical Sonographers face a risk score of 47/100 โ 3 points above the national average of 44. With 69/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $89K ($43K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 47/100, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 86,460 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Diagnostic Medical Sonographers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.
๐ป Technology Skills
Calendar and scheduling software
Data base user interface and query software
Medical software
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Physics
Medicine and Dentistry
Administrative
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 83% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 76% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 83% |