SOC 51-9082
Medical Appliance Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️41/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥11,490
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$47K
$37K – $75K
Projected Growth
📈+3.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Medical Appliance Technicians face a risk score of 41/100 — 3 points below the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $47K ($750 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 41/100, Medical Appliance Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 11,490 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in setup and calibration of custom production runs and quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Medical Appliance Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 57% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 76% |