SOC 29-1243
Pediatric Surgeons
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ48/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ1,050
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$239K
$190K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+1.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Pediatric Surgeons face a risk score of 48/100 โ 4 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $239K ($193K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions offer lower AI risk while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 48/100, Pediatric Surgeons faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated patient monitoring and alert systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,050 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in interdisciplinary care coordination and empathetic patient communication and bedside manner to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Pediatric Surgeons?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated patient monitoring and alert systems
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
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
Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary.
Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Medical software
Human resources software
Operating system software
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 | 70% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 78% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 73% |