SOC 31-9092
Medical Assistants
Risk Score
⚠️49/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥793,460
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$44K
$35K – $58K
Projected Growth
📈+12.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖70/100
High exposure
💡 Medical Assistants face a risk score of 49/100 — 5 points above the national average of 44. With 70/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $44K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 49/100, Medical Assistants faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of health records management are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 793,460 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical repositioning and mobility assistance and responding to unpredictable patient emergencies to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Medical Assistants?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of health records management
Automated patient scheduling and intake systems
AI-driven vital sign monitoring and alerting
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical repositioning and mobility assistance
Responding to unpredictable patient emergencies
Adapting to individual patient emotional needs
Compassionate hands-on patient care and comfort
📊 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | 23 | $62K | 82% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 62% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 59% |