As of July 2026,
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers has an AI-exposure score of 57/100
(Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index. This is an estimate of task
exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Score inputs for this role:
This role starts from O*NET 29.1 occupational descriptors and is empirically grounded by Penn/OpenAI GPTs are GPTs study, Anthropic Economic Index (June 26, 2026), Felten, Raj and Seamans AIOE index. BLS labor-market figures are separate context, not score inputs.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
More exposed than 52% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$96,590. About 5,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 - growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) - your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How this role compares to similar Healthcare roles
What this role usually involves
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.
Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.
Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, SOC 29-2032.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers tasks, by AI exposure
- Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
- Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records, such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
- Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
- Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
- Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
No durable tasks identified for this role - its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (65%).
We analyzed all 20 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers tasks - 13 automatable and 7 augmentable. The full task map - every task with exactly what to do about each - is in your Career Report.
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Grounded in O*NET-linked or curated role data, with Penn, Anthropic Economic Index, and AIOE signals where matched. BLS labor-market context is separate - not generic advice.
Adjacent career paths
Relatedness shows how reachable a move may be. A path is labeled lower exposure only when its score is at least 6 points lower; every row shows the measured difference.
Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
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