29-1222.00

Physicians, Pathologists

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

2.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 25% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
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25%
of jobs safer
763
jobs riskier than this
0.0%
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.

AI digital pathology platforms like Paige.AI and Proscia can identify cancer morphology in whole-slide images with high sensitivity, automating the screening-level analysis that occupies significant pathologist time. Complex multi-stain cases, rare entity diagnosis, correlating pathology with clinical and genomic data, signing out cases with legal accountability, and directing pathology labs require licensed physicians. Through 2027 AI will dramatically increase pathologist throughput and reduce error rates, but the signing physician model means demand for pathologists is sustained even as AI handles more routine cases.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
N/A
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
0.0%
Little or no change
Education Required
Master's degree or higher
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 →