Obstetricians and gynecologists
SOC Code: 29-1218
Obstetricians and gynecologists carries a 22% AI exposure score (Medium automation risk) and +1.2% projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034 (BLS), affecting approximately 21,500 workers. Full task breakdown, skills, and employer data are below.
Proportion of tasks susceptible to AI automation (O*NET analysis)
At 22% AI exposure, Obstetricians and gynecologists sits 15 points below the 37.2% average across 832 U.S. occupations - more exposed than 9% of them. It ranks among the more AI-resilient roles in the dataset.
Career outlook score
62/100
Obstetricians and gynecologists, weighted across 2 of 3 tracked dimensions
A weighted composite of median wage, projected growth, and AI-automation security (inverted exposure), each benchmarked against every other tracked occupation. It describes this occupation's standing across those three dimensions, not a guarantee of future outcomes.
- Median wage N/A N/A
Annual median wage, percentile rank vs all tracked occupations
- Projected growth F +1.2%
Projected employment change, 2024-2034, BLS Employment Projections
- AI exposure (inverted) A+ 22% exposure
Lower O*NET task-automability scores lower risk; this dimension scores security, not exposure
Home health and personal care aides is #1 of 832 occupations by employment (4.3M, AI exposure rank #392 at 35%) vs. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks #1 by AI task exposure (95%, employment rank #17 at 1.6M).
Automation-risk inventory
Exclusive cut of 832 occupations by PlainWorkforce automation-risk band. Orthogonal to the continuous AI-exposure distribution chart below and to this occupation's single risk badge, this is the corpus band mix, with Obstetricians and gynecologists in the Medium band.
Credential × growth standing
Graduate credential among the thinner entry shelves
Obstetricians and gynecologists is in the Graduate band (113 of 832) with BLS pace Slow growth (245/832). Graduate entry is a minority shelf - pairing it with slow growth growth is the standing that separates this SOC from bachelor-dominated neighbors.
Where Obstetricians and gynecologists sits among all occupations
AI-exposure score distribution across 832 U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis). This occupation is marked in rose.
Where Obstetricians and gynecologists sits by AI exposure
AI-exposure score distribution across U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis)
22% Among the lowest lower than 91% of 832 occupations
Occupations, banded by AI-exposure score
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Source O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor) · BLS 2024–2034
Source: O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor); AI-exposure scores are PlainWorkforce's analysis. As of BLS 2024–2034.
Obstetricians and gynecologists vs. its occupational neighbors
AI exposure (horizontal) vs projected 2024–2034 growth (vertical) for occupations in the same SOC group. Obstetricians and gynecologists is marked in rose; the top-left corner is the most future-proof.
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 (growth) and O*NET (AI-exposure analysis by PlainWorkforce).
Employment Projections
Where This Score Comes From
Obstetricians and gynecologists's Medium automation-risk tier is computed from O*NET Database 30.0 task-level analysis, where each documented task the occupation performs is evaluated against current generative AI, robotic process automation, and machine-learning capabilities. A score below 40% reflects tasks anchored in physical dexterity, unstructured environments, or high-touch human interaction that current AI cannot reliably replicate.
The employment, wage, and education figures above come from a second, separate federal source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034, matched to the O*NET task data by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 29-1218) code. BLS figures are presented exactly as published, with no adjustment on our part; the SOC-code match is what lets Obstetricians and gynecologists be compared directly against every other tracked occupation on the same basis, not just roles that happen to share a job title.
For career planners, this profile should be read alongside the task, skill, and knowledge breakdowns below and the list of employers whose workforce composition includes Obstetricians and gynecologists. Adjacent occupations shown further down offer lateral moves that preserve industry knowledge while potentially reducing exposure.
Education & Entry Requirements
Top Tasks (O*NET)
- 1. Treat diseases of female organs.
- 2. Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
- 3. Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- 4. Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
- 5. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
- 6. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- 7. Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- 8. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- 9. Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
- 10. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
Key Skills Required
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Social Perceptiveness
Knowledge Areas
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Biology
- English Language
- Psychology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Therapy and Counseling
- Computers and Electronics
- Education and Training
- Chemistry
- Administrative
Frequently Asked Questions
Will AI replace Obstetricians and gynecologists?
Obstetricians and gynecologists has an AI exposure score of 22%, indicating a medium level of automation risk. The majority of tasks in this role require human judgment, creativity, or physical presence that AI cannot easily replicate.
What is the job outlook for Obstetricians and gynecologists?
According to BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034, Obstetricians and gynecologists is projected to grow by 1.2% over the decade. Current employment stands at approximately 21,500 workers.
What skills are needed for Obstetricians and gynecologists?
Key skills for Obstetricians and gynecologists include Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and others. Typical entry-level education is Doctoral or professional degree.
How much do Obstetricians and gynecologists earn?
Wage data for Obstetricians and gynecologists varies by region, experience, and employer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes median wage estimates in its Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.
What education is required for Obstetricians and gynecologists?
The typical entry-level education for Obstetricians and gynecologists is Doctoral or professional degree. Employers generally expect None of related work experience. On-the-job training typically involves Internship/residency. Requirements can vary by employer and specialization.
Which companies employ Obstetricians and gynecologists?
Obstetricians and gynecologists roles exist across many industries and employers. Workforce composition is estimated from BLS industry-occupation employment distributions matched to SEC-registered public companies.
AI Exposure Rating
Medium automation risk based on 10 analyzed tasks. Most tasks require human judgment and are resistant to automation.
Nationwide occupations with similar workforce profiles
Two data-derived peer sets for Obstetricians and gynecologists: AI-exposure neighbors and BLS 2034 growth neighbors (distinct comparison neighborhoods, cross-occupation).
Similar AI exposure score
Nearest O*NET task-automability scores nationwide (22% here).
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Similar projected growth (2024–2034)
Nearest BLS employment change rates nationwide (+1.2% here).
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Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on published BLS + O*NET metrics among occupations with ≥10,000 workers in 2024; corpus ranks above sort the full tracked set.
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What to do with this
Use Obstetricians and gynecologists' numbers above to compare, not just read in isolation.
- Compare Obstetricians and gynecologists side by side against another occupation on wage, growth, and AI exposure. Workforce comparison tool
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- See the full ranked list of occupations with the lowest automation exposure nationwide. Safest occupations from AI
AI exposure scores estimate task automatability from O*NET data; they are not a certainty of job loss, and BLS growth projections are estimates, not guarantees.
Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024–2034 and O*NET Database 30.0. Employment figures are rounded. Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES).