29-2011.02

Cytotechnologists

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

8.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 87% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 90% probability of automation for this role
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87%
of jobs safer
131
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.

Cytotechnologists examine cell samples under microscopes to detect cancer and other diseases — a role where AI pathology tools like PathAI, Paige, and Proscia are rapidly automating cell screening. Routine screening is highly vulnerable to AI displacement, but complex cases, quality oversight, and laboratory leadership remain human. The role faces significant restructuring through 2027 as AI screening tools gain regulatory clearance.

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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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