Will AI replace obstetricians and gynecologists?AI replacement risk 25% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$292,910
25th–75th pct. $179,810–$369,390
Top pay (est.)
$568,500
Top 10% $437,300
Pay in 5 years
$340,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$396,400est.
$340,900–$460,300
Outlook score
59/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
25%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.7%
500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Obstetricians and Gynecologists? AI replacement risk

25%
Low
Ranked #180 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 Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.2
Critical Thinking
5.0
Active Listening
4.8
Active Learning
4.2
Science
4.2
Judgment and Decision Making
4.2
Speaking
4.1
Social Perceptiveness
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Medicine and Dentistry
6.6
Therapy and Counseling
5.5
Psychology
5.4
Biology
5.2
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Education and Training
4.7
English Language
4.5
Chemistry
3.8

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsAnalyzing Data or InformationProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Post-doctoral training
74%
Doctoral degree
23%
Professional degree
3%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
34%
None / short demo
32%
1–2 years
21%
1–3 months
7%
4–10 years
5%

Related work experience

4–6 years
61%
2–4 years
19%
Over 10 years
13%
1–2 years
3%
8–10 years
3%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (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.