29-1051.00

Pharmacists

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use.

4.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 48% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 0% probability of automation for this role
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48%
of jobs safer
74
jobs riskier than this
+3.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Automated dispensing systems handle routine prescription filling, and AI drug interaction checking is widespread. However, patient counseling, managing complex polypharmacy, clinical decision-making in specialty pharmacy, and the human pharmacist's role in medication safety remain significant.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$132,750
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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45% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →