Ophthalmologists
(Except Pediatric)

Minimal Risk
14%

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
9%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
18.3%
(Minimal Risk, Based on 45 votes)
Average: 14%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
4.5%
by year 2033
WAGES
The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown
Volume
11,530
as of 2023
SUMMARY
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JOB SCORE
7.5/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

9% (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.

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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:

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Persuasion

  • Originality

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Negotiation

User poll

18.3% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a minimal chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 9% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric' job openings is expected to rise 4.5% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric' was Unknown, or Unknown per hour

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 11,530 people employed as 'Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 13 thousand people are employed as 'Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric'.

Job description

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.

SOC Code: 29-1241.00

Comments (1)

hakan (No chance)
02 Mar 2025 11:42
The possibility of performing the surgical part is very, very low, and the possibility of conducting a biomicroscope examination is very, very low.
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