How exposed are Registered Nurses to AI?
Registered Nurses score 62 out of 100 (High) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: High | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as high. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 62.5 |
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| O*NET task mix | Not applied. This occupation's score uses the BLS level and the BLS finding alone. | Not applied |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 62.5 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $97,550 |
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| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +5.6% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 180,800 |
| Typical education to enter | Bachelor's degree |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Registered Nurses?
AIRRBridge rates Registered Nurses at 62 out of 100 (High) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 180,800 openings a year.
How much do Registered Nurses make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $97,550 for this occupation.
What education do Registered Nurses need?
BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation.
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 29-1141.00 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.