Headline risk
1%
Very Low RiskSchool psychologists
AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.
Why This Score
Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities
Median annual wage
Projected employment change over 10 years
Typical preparation needed for this occupation
Occupation profile
Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.
Task evidence
100% weighted task match · 7% effective coverage
Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works
United States Now
Median Wage
USD 86,930
Employment 2024
67.2K
Projected Change (2024–34)
0.7%
Openings (2024–34)
3.8K
Wage distribution
Demand outlook
Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
Role Profile
Tasks
- 1. Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services. AI use: 0%
- 2. Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data. AI use: 0%
- 3. Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. AI use: 0%
- 4. Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents. AI use: 0%
- 5. Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel. AI use: 0%
- 6. Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members. AI use: 0%
Technologies
Requirements
Work context
Worker profile
Median age 47.5 · 152K employed
Under 25: 2% · 25–54: 60% · 55+: 38%
Related
No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.
Source coverage
11/11 source families · O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Data quality
Employment data available
Narrative & sources
Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and to their environments.
Psychologists work in a variety of settings, such as schools, hospitals, and private practice. Most are full time, but part-time work is common. Some work evenings or weekends to accommodate their clients' schedules.
Psychologists typically need an advanced degree, such as a master’s or doctoral degree, in psychology. Licensing requirements vary by state and position.
The median annual wage for psychologists was $94,310 in May 2024.
Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
Important context
This score measures structural AI displacement pressure, not actual job losses. Local wages and demand data are specific to United States AI Work Index; the underlying AI task overlap analysis is consistent across all countries.