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Will AI replace radiologists?AI replacement risk 47% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$420,860
25th–75th pct. $216,800–$506,010
Top pay (est.)
$772,700
Top 10% $594,410
Pay in 5 years
$487,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$565,200est.
$486,100–$656,200
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
47%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.4%
700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Radiologists? AI replacement risk

47%
Moderate
Ranked #478 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 Radiologists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.1
Critical Thinking
4.9
Active Listening
4.4
Writing
4.4
Complex Problem Solving
4.2
Judgment and Decision Making
4.2
Active Learning
4.2
Speaking
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Medicine and Dentistry
6.4
Education and Training
5.0
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Biology
4.9
English Language
4.9
Computers and Electronics
4.8
Physics
4.0
Mathematics
3.6

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAssisting and Caring for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProcessing InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Post-doctoral training
58%
Doctoral degree
28%
Associate's degree
11%
Post-secondary certificate
3%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
31%
4–10 years
30%
None / short demo
21%
3–6 months
7%
1–3 months
4%
6–12 months
4%
1–2 years
3%

Related work experience

4–6 years
66%
Over 10 years
12%
None
11%
6–12 months
3%
6–8 years
3%
2–4 years
3%
1–2 years
2%
8–10 years
1%

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.