29-1151.00

Nurse Anesthetists

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists.

2.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 0% probability of automation for this role
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11%
of jobs safer
126
jobs riskier than this
+9.0%
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.

Nurse anesthetists provide continuous, real-time management of anesthesia during surgery — monitoring physiological responses, titrating drugs to individual patient reaction, and responding instantly to complications. This requires licensed clinical judgment and physical presence that no AI system can safely replace. The specialty faces shortages, not displacement.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$214,060
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+9.0%
Faster than 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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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 →