SOC 29-1229
Physicians, All Other
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ47/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ315,360
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$239K
$67K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+2.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค79/100
High exposure
๐ก Physicians, All Other face a risk score of 47/100 โ 3 points above the national average of 44. With 79/100 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 47/100, Physicians, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai summarization replacing manual report compilation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 315,360 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Physicians, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
Automated patient monitoring and alert systems
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
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
Diagnose or treat allergic or immunologic conditions.
Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Electronic mail software
Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
English Language
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% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 71% |