SOC 29-1211
Anesthesiologists
Risk Score
⚠️54/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥41,890
Total workers
Median Wage
💰Varies
Exceeds measurable limit
Projected Growth
📈+3.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖83/100
High exposure
💡 Anesthesiologists face a risk score of 54/100 — 10 points above the national average of 44. With 83/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn Varies. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 54/100, Anesthesiologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 41,890 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment and hands-on physical examination and procedures to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Anesthesiologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 82% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 75% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 70% |