SOC 29-1171
Nurse Practitioners
Risk Score
⚠️42/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥307,390
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$129K
$98K – $170K
Projected Growth
📈+40.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖74/100
High exposure
💡 Nurse Practitioners face a risk score of 42/100 — 2 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 $129K ($83K 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 42/100, Nurse Practitioners 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 307,390 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Nurse Practitioners?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
📊 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 | 73% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 81% |
| Podiatrists | 28 | $153K | 73% |