SOC 29-1221
Pediatricians, General
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ40/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ42,960
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$210K
$96K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+0.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค64/100
High exposure
๐ก Pediatricians, General face a risk score of 40/100 โ 4 points below the national average of 44. With 64/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $210K ($164K 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, Pediatricians, General faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like natural language processing for clinical documentation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 42,960 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Pediatricians, General?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
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
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Information retrieval or search software
Electronic mail software
Data base user interface and query software
Calendar and scheduling software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Biology
Psychology
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 | 84% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 82% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 36 | $223K | 83% |