SOC 29-2031
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️42/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥61,180
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$67K
$38K – $109K
Projected Growth
📈+3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 42/100 — 2 points below the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $67K ($21K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 42/100, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of medical billing and coding are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 61,180 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in interdisciplinary care coordination and emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
📊 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 | 73% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 81% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 73% |