SOC 29-2034
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️44/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥223,460
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$78K
$52K – $107K
Projected Growth
📈+4.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖78/100
High exposure
💡 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 44/100 — 0 points above the national average of 44. With 78/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $78K ($31K 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 44/100, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 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 223,460 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 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians?
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
Natural language processing for clinical documentation
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
📊 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 | 77% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 70% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 77% |