SOC 29-1221
Pediatricians, General
Risk Score
⚠️40/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥42,960
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$210K
$96K – $0
Projected Growth
📈+0.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖64/100
High exposure
💡 Pediatricians, General face a risk score of 40/100 — 4 points below the national average of 44. With 64/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $210K ($164K 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, Pediatricians, General faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like natural language processing for clinical documentation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 42,960 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Pediatricians, General?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
AI-powered research and literature review tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
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 | 84% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 82% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 36 | $223K | 83% |