Surgical Technologists

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 34.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

44/100

Elevated

US Employment

👥

113,890

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$63K

$43K – $91K

Projected Growth

📈

+4.5%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

46/100

Moderate exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Surgical Technologists face a risk score of 44/100 — 0 points above the national average of 44. With only 46/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $63K ($17K 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, Surgical Technologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like telehealth platforms automating triage and intake are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 113,890 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment and complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.