Orthopedic Surgeons
(Except Pediatric)

Minimal Risk
11%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
0.0%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
22%
(Low Risk)
Average: 11%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
4.2%
by year 2033
WAGES
The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown
Volume
14,820
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.0/10

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Calculated automation risk

0.0% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Finger Dexterity

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Originality

User poll

22% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 0.0% chance of automation.

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What is the likelihood that Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric' job openings is expected to rise 4.2% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 14,820 people employed as 'Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 10 thousand people are employed as 'Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric'.

Job description

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

SOC Code: 29-1242.00

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