SOC 29-1031
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Risk Score
⚠️34/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥76,570
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$74K
$49K – $102K
Projected Growth
📈+5.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖72/100
High exposure
💡 Dietitians and Nutritionists face a risk score of 34/100 — 10 points below the national average of 44. With 72/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $74K ($28K 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 34/100, Dietitians and Nutritionists 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 76,570 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 Dietitians and Nutritionists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
🛡️ 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 | 72% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 80% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 72% |