As of June 2026, Anesthesiologists has an AI-exposure score of 54/100 (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.

AI Exposure Score for

Anesthesiologists

54/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 44% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$391,490. About 1,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

Common titles
Medical Doctor (MD)Obstetrical AnesthesiologistStaff AnesthesiologistStaff Anesthetist
Typical preparation
Extensive Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven...
Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionScience
Tools and technology
Epic SystemsMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingFrequent contact with othersDecision latitudeTelephone

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Anesthesiologists, SOC 29-1211.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Anesthesiologists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
  • Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, or anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
Action steps for this automatable task locked in the report.
Augmentable
  • Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
  • Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
13 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
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