SOC 29-2034
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ44/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ223,460
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$78K
$52K โ $107K
Projected Growth
๐+4.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค78/100
High exposure
๐ก Radiologic Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 44/100 โ 0 points above the national average of 44. With 78/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $78K ($31K 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 44/100, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 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 223,460 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 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians?
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
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
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
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
๐ป Technology Skills
Categorization or classification software
Medical software
Information retrieval or search software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Administrative
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 | 77% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 70% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 77% |