SOC 29-1223
Psychiatrists
Risk Score
⚠️46/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥24,800
Total workers
Median Wage
💰Varies
Exceeds measurable limit
Projected Growth
📈+6.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖80/100
High exposure
💡 Psychiatrists face a risk score of 46/100 — 2 points above the national average of 44. With 80/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn Varies. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 46/100, Psychiatrists 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 24,800 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on physical examination and procedures and empathetic patient communication and bedside manner to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Psychiatrists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
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 | 81% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 74% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 84% |