SOC 29-1213
Dermatologists
Risk Score
⚠️47/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥10,080
Total workers
Median Wage
💰Varies
Exceeds measurable limit
Projected Growth
📈+6.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖74/100
High exposure
💡 Dermatologists face a risk score of 47/100 — 3 points above the national average of 44. With 74/100 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 47/100, Dermatologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 10,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and interdisciplinary care coordination to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Dermatologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
📊 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 | 83% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 76% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 71% |