SOC 29-1129
Therapists, All Other
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ35/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ19,320
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$65K
$39K โ $120K
Projected Growth
๐+11.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค88/100
High exposure
๐ก Therapists, All Other face a risk score of 35/100 โ 9 points below the national average of 44. With 88/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $65K ($19K 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 35/100, Therapists, All Other 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 19,320 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Therapists, All Other?
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 clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Interdisciplinary care coordination
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
Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Video creation and editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Calendar and scheduling software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Fine Arts
Sociology and Anthropology
English Language
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% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 74% |