Physicians, Pathologists

Low Risk
36%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
36%
(Low Risk)
POLLING
35%
(Low Risk)
Average: 36%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
5.5%
by year 2033
WAGES
The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown
Volume
11,020
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
5.7/10

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Calculated automation risk

36% (Low Risk)

Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.

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

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

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Negotiation

  • Originality

  • Persuasion

User poll

35% 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 36% chance of automation.

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Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Physicians, Pathologists' job openings is expected to rise 5.5% 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

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 11,020 people employed as 'Physicians, Pathologists' within the United States.

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

Put another way, around 1 in 13 thousand people are employed as 'Physicians, Pathologists'.

Job description

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

SOC Code: 29-1222.00

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