SOC 19-3034
School Psychologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ30/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ63,830
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$87K
$61K โ $132K
Projected Growth
๐+0.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก School Psychologists face a risk score of 30/100 โ 14 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
๐ก Workers in this field earn $87K ($41K 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 30/100, School Psychologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 63,830 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in designing novel experiments and research methodologies and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace School Psychologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
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
Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Electronic mail software
Word processing software
Video conferencing software
Computer based training software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
Education and Training
Sociology and Anthropology
Customer and Personal Service
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 | 59% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 78% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 70% |