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Calculated automation risk

0.0% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): This occupation appears difficult to replace end-to-end with current or near-future automation, including AI software and robotics. Roles in this range usually depend on human judgement, creativity, care, leadership, specialist expertise, or adapting to messy real-world situations. AI and machines may still change parts of the work, but the occupation is likely to remain a distinct human role.

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What users think

Based on 82 votes

25% 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 Pediatric Surgeons will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

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Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In Unknown, the mean annual wage for Pediatric Surgeons was Unknown (Unknown per hour).

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Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Growth

Slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Pediatric Surgeons' job openings is expected to rise 1.5% by 2034

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Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2024 there were 1,050 people employed as 'Pediatric Surgeons' within the United States.

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

Put another way, around 1 in 146 thousand people are employed as 'Pediatric Surgeons'.

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What people are saying (5)

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Jimminy Cricket (Low)
18 Mar 2025 18:47
Too much precision required to be replaced.
no
07 Oct 2025 02:14
But robots are a hell a lot more precise than humans though. Weird argument.
Dr voltage (No chance)
02 Jul 2024 01:05
It requires extreme focus annd flexibility which robots lack
Dr. Arun Krishna Ramesh (No chance)
18 Aug 2023 20:24
It's hard for robots to make decisions upon life.. as they run under statistics.
xyz (No chance)
12 Aug 2023 07:13
AI can never match the level of dexterity that is required by Surgeons to perform surgeries.
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Job description

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.

O*NET-SOC code: 29-1243.00