Nurse Practitioners

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
0.0%
risk level
POLLING
29%
Based on 122 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
45.7%
by 2031
WAGES
$121,610
or $58.46 hourly
VOLUME
258,230
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
9.2/10

Automation risk

0.0% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Social Perceptiveness

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Persuasion

  • Negotiation

  • Originality

User poll

29% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 0.0% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

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Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Nurse Practitioners' job openings is expected to rise 45.7% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Nurse Practitioners' was $121,610, or $58.46 per hour

'Nurse Practitioners' were paid 162.6% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 258,230 people employed as Nurse Practitioners within the United States.

This represents around 0.17% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 572 people are employed as Nurse Practitioners.

Job description

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

SOC Code: 29-1171.00

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