SOC 29-1224
Radiologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ50/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ26,290
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$239K
$83K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+2.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค76/100
High exposure
๐ก Radiologists face a risk score of 50/100 โ 6 points above the national average of 44. With 76/100 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 50/100, Radiologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of medical billing and coding are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 26,290 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and interdisciplinary care coordination to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Radiologists?
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 summarization replacing manual report compilation
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Interdisciplinary care coordination
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
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
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 | 74% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 82% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 77% |