SOC 29-1212
Cardiologists
Risk Score
⚠️49/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥18,020
Total workers
Median Wage
💰Varies
Exceeds measurable limit
Projected Growth
📈+4.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖71/100
High exposure
💡 Cardiologists face a risk score of 49/100 — 5 points above the national average of 44. With 71/100 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 49/100, Cardiologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like natural language processing for clinical documentation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 18,020 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Cardiologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
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 | 72% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 80% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 75% |