Physician Assistants
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Calculated automation 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.
User poll
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.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Physician Assistants will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
The following graph is included wherever there is a substantial amount of votes to render meaningful data. These visual representations display user poll results over time, providing a significant indication of sentiment trends.
Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Physician Assistants' job openings is expected to rise 28.5% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Physician Assistants' was $130,020, or $62 per hour
'Physician Assistants' were paid 170.5% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 145,740 people employed as 'Physician Assistants' within the United States.
This represents around 0.10% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Physician Assistants'.
Job description
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
SOC Code: 29-1071.00
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