SOC 29-1223
Psychiatrists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ46/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ24,800
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$239K
$77K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+6.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค80/100
High exposure
๐ก Psychiatrists face a risk score of 46/100 โ 2 points above the national average of 44. With 80/100 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 46/100, Psychiatrists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 24,800 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on physical examination and procedures and empathetic patient communication and bedside manner to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Psychiatrists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
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
Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Time accounting software
Accounting software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Medicine and Dentistry
English Language
Biology
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 | 81% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 74% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 84% |