SOC 29-2033
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ40/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ16,960
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$97K
$76K โ $128K
Projected Growth
๐+3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Nuclear Medicine Technologists face a risk score of 40/100 โ 4 points below the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $97K ($51K 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 40/100, Nuclear Medicine Technologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered research and literature review tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 16,960 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Interdisciplinary care coordination
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
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Record and process results of procedures.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
Presentation software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Biology
English Language
Physics
Medicine and Dentistry
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 | 84% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 77% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 84% |