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Nurse Practitioners
AUTOMATION RISK
0.0%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$120,680
or $58.01 hourly
VOLUME
234,690
as of 2021
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
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Assisting and Caring for Others (88)
Social Perceptiveness (75)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (32)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '23%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 0.0% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Nurse Practitioners' job openings is expected to rise 45.7% by 2031
'Nurse Practitioners' is expected to be a very fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Nurse Practitioners' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Nurse Practitioners' was $120,680, or $58.01 hourly
'Nurse Practitioners' are paid 163.7% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as nurse practitioners?
As of 2021 there were 234,690 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 600 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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