As of June 2026, Anesthesiologist Assistants has an AI-exposure score of 52/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Anesthesiologist Assistants
More exposed than 37% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$135,880. About 12,000 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
Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.
Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Anesthesiologist Assistants, SOC 29-1071.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.
Anesthesiologist Assistants tasks, by AI exposure
- Control anesthesia levels during procedures.
- Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (94%).
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