SOC 29-2033
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Risk Score
⚠️40/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥16,960
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$97K
$76K – $128K
Projected Growth
📈+3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖74/100
High exposure
💡 Nuclear Medicine Technologists face a risk score of 40/100 — 4 points below 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 $97K ($51K 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 40/100, Nuclear Medicine Technologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered research and literature review tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 16,960 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Interdisciplinary care coordination
📊 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 | 84% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 77% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 84% |