As of June 2026, Art Therapists has an AI-exposure score of 44/100 (Moderate 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

Art Therapists

44/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 18% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$77,930. About 4,100 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.

Common titles
Art PsychotherapistArt TherapistBoard Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)Registered Art Therapist (ATR)Creative Arts TherapistGroup Therapist
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
Social PerceptivenessSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringReading Comprehension
Tools and technology
ZoomAdobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesign
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingEmail useFrequent contact with othersDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Art Therapists, SOC 29-1129.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Art Therapists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (70%).

Augmentable
  • Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.
  • Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
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Durable
  • Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns.
  • Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
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