SOC 29-1141
Registered Nurses
Risk Score
⚠️33/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥3,282,010
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$94K
$66K – $135K
Projected Growth
📈+4.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖80/100
High exposure
💡 Registered Nurses face a risk score of 33/100 — 11 points below 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 $94K ($47K 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 33/100, Registered Nurses faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 3,282,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in interdisciplinary care coordination and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Registered Nurses?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
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 | 70% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 78% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 70% |