Physicians, Pathologists

Low Risk
36%

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
36%
(Low Risk)
POLLING
35%
(Low Risk, Based on 110 votes)
Average: 36%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
5.5%
by year 2033
WAGES
The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown
Volume
11,020
as of 2023
SUMMARY
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JOB SCORE
5.7/10
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

36% (Low Risk)

Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.

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

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

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Originality

  • Persuasion

  • Negotiation

User poll

35% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 36% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Physicians, Pathologists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Sentiment

The following graph is shown where there are enough votes to produce meaningful data. It displays user poll results over time, providing a clear indication of sentiment trends.

Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Physicians, Pathologists' job openings is expected to rise 5.5% 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.

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 11,020 people employed as 'Physicians, Pathologists' 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 'Physicians, Pathologists'.

Job description

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

SOC Code: 29-1222.00

Comments (1)

Jeffery (Moderate)
02 Feb 2025 17:43
physicians mainly diagnose illnesses, which is an algorithm in of itself. Artificial intelligence runs on algorithm, which is why I voted "moderate"
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