SOC 29-2032
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Risk Score
⚠️47/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥86,460
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$89K
$65K – $123K
Projected Growth
📈+13%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖69/100
High exposure
💡 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers face a risk score of 47/100 — 3 points above the national average of 44. With 69/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $89K ($43K 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 47/100, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 86,460 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Diagnostic Medical Sonographers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
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% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 83% |