Will AI replace medical dosimetrists?AI replacement risk 63% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$147,470
25th–75th pct. $132,080–$167,030
Top pay (est.)
$241,100
Top 10% $185,450
Pay in 5 years
$168,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$191,700est.
$164,900–$222,600
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.0%
200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Medical Dosimetrists? AI replacement risk

63%
High
Ranked #678 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Medical Dosimetrists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.8
Writing
4.4
Active Listening
4.2
Active Learning
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.2
Speaking
4.1
Mathematics
3.9
Complex Problem Solving
3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
4.8
Mathematics
4.6
Physics
4.5
Biology
4.5
Education and Training
4.2
Design
4.2
Medicine and Dentistry
3.9
English Language
3.8

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAnalyzing Data or InformationDocumenting/Recording InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsThinking Creatively

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
40%
Post-bachelor's certificate
35%
Master's degree
15%
Professional degree
5%
Post-secondary certificate
5%

Training before entry

1–2 years
30%
1–3 months
30%
Up to 1 month
20%
None / short demo
10%
2–4 years
5%
3–6 months
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
35%
2–4 years
25%
6–12 months
20%
None
10%
4–6 years
10%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.