AI exposure by occupation, O*NET 29-2036.00

Will AI replace Medical Dosimetrists?

Medical Dosimetrists: AI can already handle 5 of 19 tasks; the work mostly needs a standard-tier model.

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Every task, scored

The 19 tasks O*NET 30.3 lists for Medical Dosimetrists, from most to least exposed. 5 reach 60 or more, the level at which AI already handles a task.

Task AI exposure Evidence Model tier Importance
Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care. 93 Observed Frontier 3.3
Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans. 90 Estimated Efficient 4.6
Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures. 80 Estimated Standard 4.3
Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team. 60 Estimated Frontier 4.7
Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans. 60 Estimated Standard 4.2
Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography. 55 Estimated Efficient 4.8
Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy. 55 Estimated Efficient 4.5
Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records. 55 Estimated Efficient 4.3
Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters. 55 Estimated Efficient 3.9
Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery. 55 Estimated Efficient 3.8
Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices. 55 Estimated Efficient 3.5
Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides. 50 Estimated Efficient 4.9
Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment. 50 Estimated Standard 4.8
Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers. 50 Estimated Standard 3.9
Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.7
Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices. 50 Estimated Efficient 3.0
Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents. 35 Estimated Efficient 3.6
Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy. 10 Estimated No tier 4.8
Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses. 10 Estimated No tier 4.8

Observed: scored from AI use recorded in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), 1 of 19 tasks. Estimated: scored from the task's O*NET 30.3 work activity, 18 of 19. Importance is O*NET's 1 to 5 rating of how central the task is. Model tier is the lowest tier that can do the task under the published rubric; "No tier" marks hands-on work.

The model tier this role needs

A standard-tier model or lower covers 73% of the role's importance-weighted task work. 88% of the work is something AI can address at some tier, and 12% is hands-on.

Efficient, standard and frontier tiers come from the JobRoute model tier reference. The recommended tier is the lowest one that covers 80% of the work AI can address. How the method works.

Wages, employment and outlook

US employment
3,410
Median annual wage
$147,470
Middle half of earners
$132,080 to $167,030
Projected change, 2024 to 2034
+3.5%

Employment and wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, national. Projection: BLS Employment Projections 2024 to 2034.

Adjacent roles

The occupations that reuse the most of this role's skills, with the usual time to move. These are the first places to look when you plan to redeploy or retrain people in this role.

Skill overlap and transition time from the JobRoute role adjacency graph on O*NET 30.3 skills.

Questions about Medical Dosimetrists and AI

Will AI replace Medical Dosimetrists?

AI already handles 5 of the 19 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, at a task exposure of 60 or more, and the role's importance-weighted exposure is 53 out of 100. JobRoute scores tasks, not whole jobs, so the score shows how much of the work changes rather than whether the job disappears. BLS projects employment to change by +3.5% from 2024 to 2034.

What is the AI exposure of Medical Dosimetrists?

53 out of 100 on JobRoute's task exposure measure, the importance-weighted average of the role's O*NET task scores. Higher means more of the work is AI-doable today. 1 of the 19 task scores are observed in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), and the other 18 are estimated from each task's O*NET work activity.

Which Medical Dosimetrists tasks can AI already do?

The tasks with the highest exposure are: Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care; Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans; Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures. They are three of the 5 tasks that reach 60 or more.

What AI model tier does this role need?

A standard-tier model or lower covers 73% of the role's importance-weighted task work. JobRoute assigns each task the lowest tier that can do it under a published rubric and recommends the lowest tier that covers 80% of the work AI can address.

How many people work as Medical Dosimetrists, and what do they earn?

3,410 people in the United States, with a median annual wage of $147,470 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). BLS Employment Projections expect a change of +3.5% from 2024 to 2034.

How to cite

Data version 2026-11-02, JobRoute method v1.0.0. Download all occupations or this occupation as JSON. Methodology.

JobRoute (2026). AI exposure: Medical Dosimetrists. Data version 2026-11-02, method v1.0.0. Built on O*NET 30.3, BLS OEWS May 2025 and the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026). CC BY 4.0. https://www.jobroute.ai/jobs/medical-dosimetrists

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