Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Surgeons:
60.3%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
High
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AI Resilience Report forSurgeons
$369,540 median salary•1,300 annual openings•SOC Code: 29-1240
Surgeons are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
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Career: Surgeons
They perform operations to fix injuries or diseases, helping people heal and improve their health.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$369,540
Jobs (2025)
54,000
Growth (2025-35)
+4.0%
Annual Openings
1,300
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
