Overview
1. Automation Risk
2. User Poll
3. Growth
4. Volume
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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
0.0%
risk level
POLLING
17.3%
Based on 49 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
1.7%
by 2031
WAGES
The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown
VOLUME
21,450
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
6.3/10
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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

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

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Negotiation

  • Originality

  • Persuasion

User poll

17.3% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that there is very little chance of this occupation being 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

Slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Obstetricians and Gynecologists' job openings is expected to rise 1.7% 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.

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 21,450 people employed as Obstetricians and Gynecologists within the United States.

This represents around 0.015% of the employed workforce across the country.

Put another way, around 1 in 6 thousand people are employed as Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Job description

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

SOC Code: 29-1218.00

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