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Will AI replace podiatrists?AI replacement risk 34% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$160,300
25th–75th pct. $103,730–$225,910
Top pay (est.)
$402,600
Top 10% $309,670
Pay in 5 years
$186,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$215,800est.
$185,600–$250,600
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
34%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.0%
200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Podiatrists? AI replacement risk

34%
Low
Ranked #296 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 Podiatrists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.2
Active Learning
4.9
Active Listening
4.6
Writing
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.2
Complex Problem Solving
4.1
Social Perceptiveness
4.1
Speaking
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Medicine and Dentistry
6.1
Customer and Personal Service
6.0
English Language
5.2
Education and Training
5.1
Psychology
4.6
Biology
4.5
Computers and Electronics
4.2
Personnel and Human Resources
4.0

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeDocumenting/Recording InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting Information

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
53%
Post-doctoral training
32%
Professional degree
14%

Training before entry

2–4 years
38%
None / short demo
27%
4–10 years
11%
Up to 1 month
11%
1–2 years
10%
6–12 months
1%
3–6 months
1%

Related work experience

2–4 years
56%
4–6 years
17%
None
15%
1–2 years
12%

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.