Sports Medicine Physicians

Minimal Risk
8%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
0.0%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
16.4%
(Minimal Risk)
Average: 8%
LABOR DEMAND *
GROWTH
3.9%
by year 2033
WAGES
$236,000
or $113.45 per hour
Volume
310,080
as of 2023

Employment data isn't available specifically for this occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so we are using the data from Physicians, All Other.

SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
8.5/10

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Calculated 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

  • Originality

  • Persuasion

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Negotiation

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16.4% 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 0.0% chance of automation.

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Physicians, All Other' job openings is expected to rise 3.9% by 2033

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Physicians, All Other' was $236,000, or $113 per hour

'Physicians, All Other' were paid 391.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 310,080 people employed as 'Physicians, All Other' within the United States.

This represents around 0.20% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 489 people are employed as 'Physicians, All Other'.

Job description

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

SOC Code: 29-1229.06

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Lulu (No chance) 6 months ago
Because you need your hands
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