The 10 fastest-growing jobs at the lowest risk of being replaced by AI
Worried that AI is coming for your job?
A new report by Resume Genius has revealed the 10 highest-paying jobs that are predicted to boom in the next decade - and they've been labelled virtually 'AI proof'.
Here they are - ranked from lowest paying to highest.
10. Orthotists and prosthetists
Despite working in a high-tech field, orthotists and prosthetists have been deemed irreplaceable by a machine as their roles require a high level of manual dexterity and clinical judgment that AI cannot imitate.
Orthotists are health care professionals who specialise in making orthotics, while prosthetists - as the name suggests - make prosthetic limbs.
Earning around $94,000 a year in Australia, they come in at number 10 on the list, with the profession expected to grow by 15 per cent by 2032.
9. Epidemiologists
A profession that entered the spotlight during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, epidemiologists collect and analyse data to investigate health issues - such as examining populations most at risk, or tracking the spread of a virus.
Unsurprisingly, it's been judged as a career path that requires a level of human judgment and ethical consideration that AI can't replicate.
It's also expected to boom by 27 per cent in the next decade.
However, you will need a Master's degree if you're thinking of taking up this career path.
8. Audiologists
You might be sensing a trend here - medical professions are hard to replace with machines.
Audiologists not only assess and interpret a variety of auditory and balance tests, but also have a deep understanding of human behaviour and provide emotional support to their patients.
This isn't something that AI can currently offer, although it can help improve diagnostic precision.
An average audiologist makes around $95,000, but it will take you around five years of study to qualify.
7. Speech-language pathologists
We all know children don't respond the same way to a machine as a human face, so it's no surprise that speech-language pathologists - who primarily work with the young - make the list.
It's a job that requires a high degree of personal interaction and emotional intelligence, but often comes with a six-figure paycheck and has been deemed to have only a 8.7 per cent chance of being overtaken by AI.
6. Occupational therapists
Another job with a high level of human interaction involved, OTs help their patients develop, recover and improve the skills they need for everyday life.
They've been judged to have zero risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence.
5. Physical therapists
It's a similar story for physical therapists, who provide treatments that improve their patients' mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
The physical hands-on nature of their work and constant need for interaction with patients makes them resistant to automation.
They also take home a tidy $107,000 pay packet on average.
3. Veterinarians
The doctors of the animal world, veterinarians, are at a low risk of being ousted by technological advancements.
AI will likely help to streamline diagnosis and treatment, but also comes with practical and ethical limitations.
With a hefty median annual salary of $136,000 a year, this could be an appealing option for animal lovers.
2. Nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners are highly qualified registered nurses, with the experience, expertise and authority to diagnose and treat illnesses.
Unsurprisingly, these jobs are unlikely to be automated due to the high level of complex problem-solving and interpersonal skills required.
1. Physician assistants
Similarly to nurse practitioners, physician assistants perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that require high levels of manual dexterity, complex problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
With an average gross annual salary of over $160,000, it comes in at first place for the best-paid jobs which won't be replaced by AI.
According to McKinsey & Company, healthcare is one of the sectors with the lowest overall risk of being replaced by AI, with only 35 per cent of a practitioner's time can be automated.
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