As of June 2026, Psychiatrists has an AI-exposure score of 49/100 (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.
Psychiatrists
More exposed than 30% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$281,870. About 900 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 you compare to similar Healthcare roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
- Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
- Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
- Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
- Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
- Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
- Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
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