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29-2036.00

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

4.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 37% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
37%
of jobs safer
639
jobs riskier than this
+3.5%
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.

Medical Dosimetrists calculate radiation treatment plans, a technical function increasingly augmented by AI treatment planning systems (Varian Eclipse AI, RayStation's AI-assisted planning) that automate initial dose optimization. The AI systems have reduced planning time significantly and may eventually handle routine plan generation fully. Resilient work is the review and modification of AI-generated plans for complex anatomies, QA procedures, and the physicist collaboration on novel treatment techniques through 2027.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$138,110
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.5%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 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%

Career Pivot Paths

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40% 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 →