Back
CompareShare

29-1071.00

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients.

2.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 19% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 1% probability of automation for this role
paper →
19%
of jobs safer
114
jobs riskier than this
+28.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Physician assistants practice with significant clinical autonomy — conducting exams, diagnosing, prescribing — in increasingly complex healthcare settings. Their role closely resembles physicians who are themselves highly automation-resistant. The PA workforce shortage is projected to grow through 2033 as demand for primary care access expands.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$126,010
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+28.0%
Much faster than average
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

2.5
2.8
3.1
3.7
Today
5 Years
10 Years
20 Years

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%

Similar Safe Careers

Physician Assistants is already low-risk. Explore similarly safe occupations:

Share Your Results

amicooked-five.vercel.app

Physician Assistants

2.5
/ 10
Low Risk
25% automation risk

"The robots looked at your job and said 'nah, too human.'"

Share on X (Twitter)
WhatsAppLinkedIn

Tweet preview

I just checked if I'm cooked as a Physician Assistants 🤖 AI risk score: 2.5/10 — Low Risk "The robots looked at your job and said 'nah, too human.'" Check yours 👇 https://amicooked-five.vercel.app/results/29-1071.00 #AmICooked #AI #FutureOfWork

Your score badge

AM I COOKED?

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
2.5

/ 10

LOW RISK

amicooked-five.vercel.app

Screenshot this card to share on Instagram or TikTok 📸

You're safer than 19% of all knowledge workers we track.

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 →