SOC 29-1031
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ34/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ76,570
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$74K
$49K โ $102K
Projected Growth
๐+5.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค72/100
High exposure
๐ก Dietitians and Nutritionists face a risk score of 34/100 โ 10 points below the national average of 44. With 72/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $74K ($28K 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 34/100, Dietitians and Nutritionists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 76,570 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 Dietitians and Nutritionists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
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
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Medical software
Data base user interface and query software
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Biology
Medicine and Dentistry
English Language
Therapy and Counseling
Customer and Personal Service
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 | 72% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 80% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 72% |