30
/100

SOC 19-3034

School Psychologists

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 0.5%

Risk Score

⚠️

30/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

63,830

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$87K

$61K – $132K

Projected Growth

📈

+0.7%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 School Psychologists face a risk score of 30/100 — 14 points below the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $87K ($41K 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 30/100, School Psychologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 63,830 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in designing novel experiments and research methodologies and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace School Psychologists?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

1

Large language model automation of analysis tasks

2

AI coding assistants reducing developer demand

3

AI-powered research and literature review tools

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

Designing novel experiments and research methodologies

Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise

Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects

Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments

📊 vs National Average

Median Wage$87K
+$41K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score30/100
-14

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth0.7%
-3.0%

National avg: 3.7%

🔄 Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K59%
Social Scientists and Related Workers21$93K78%
Political Scientists25$139K70%