SOC 29-1224
Radiologists
Risk Score
⚠️50/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥26,290
Total workers
Median Wage
💰Varies
Exceeds measurable limit
Projected Growth
📈+2.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖76/100
High exposure
💡 Radiologists face a risk score of 50/100 — 6 points above the national average of 44. With 76/100 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 50/100, Radiologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of medical billing and coding are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 26,290 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and interdisciplinary care coordination to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Radiologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
📊 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 | 74% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 82% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 77% |