SOC 29-1051
Pharmacists
Risk Score
⚠️36/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥328,870
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$137K
$87K – $172K
Projected Growth
📈+4.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖86/100
High exposure
💡 Pharmacists face a risk score of 36/100 — 8 points below the national average of 44. With 86/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $137K ($91K 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 36/100, Pharmacists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like telehealth platforms automating triage and intake are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 328,870 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Pharmacists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
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 | 76% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 84% |
| Podiatrists | 28 | $153K | 76% |