Radiation Therapists

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 34.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

45/100

Elevated

US Employment

👥

18,700

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$102K

$78K – $142K

Projected Growth

📈

+1.9%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

70/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Radiation Therapists face a risk score of 45/100 — 1 points above the national average of 44. With 70/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $102K ($56K 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 45/100, Radiation Therapists 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 18,700 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations and emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.