SOC 29-1081
Podiatrists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ28/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ9,520
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$153K
$58K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+1.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Podiatrists face a risk score of 28/100 โ 16 points below 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 $153K ($106K 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 just 28/100, Podiatrists is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like interdisciplinary care coordination and empathetic patient communication and bedside manner rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 9,520 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Podiatrists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
Automated patient monitoring and alert systems
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
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
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Electronic mail software
Web page creation and editing software
Data base user interface and query software
Graphics or photo imaging software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
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 | 75% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 83% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 61% |