32
/100

SOC 19-3039

Psychologists, All Other

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 0.4%

Risk Score

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32/100

Moderate

US Employment

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17,790

Total workers

Median Wage

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$118K

$51K โ€“ $164K

Projected Growth

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+4.3%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Psychologists, All Other face a risk score of 32/100 โ€” 12 points below the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $118K ($71K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ†’

๐Ÿ” AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 32/100, Psychologists, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 17,790 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in fieldwork in unstructured natural environments and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Psychologists, All Other?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ†’

โš ๏ธ Top Risk Factors

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AI-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition

2

AI-powered research and literature review tools

3

Large language model automation of analysis tasks

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments

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Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise

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Designing novel experiments and research methodologies

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Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review

๐Ÿ“Š 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.

๐Ÿ“‹ O*NET Task Profile

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Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.

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Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.

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Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.

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Diagnose and treat conditions involving injury to the central nervous system, such as cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, infectious or inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, head traumas, demyelinating diseases, and various forms of dementing illnesses.

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Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Medical software

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Data base user interface and query software

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Electronic mail software

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Analytical or scientific software

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Spreadsheet software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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Psychology

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Therapy and Counseling

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English Language

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Education and Training

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Medicine and Dentistry

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$118K
+$71K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score32/100
-12

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth4.3%
+0.6%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

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