SOC 29-1123
Physical Therapists
Risk Score
⚠️31/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥248,630
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$101K
$74K – $133K
Projected Growth
📈+10.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖62/100
High exposure
💡 Physical Therapists face a risk score of 31/100 — 13 points below the national average of 44. With 62/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $101K ($55K 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 31/100, Physical Therapists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 248,630 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in interdisciplinary care coordination and complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Physical Therapists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
📊 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 | 81% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 74% |
| Podiatrists | 28 | $153K | 81% |