SOC 25-2032
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Risk Score
⚠️38/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥104,450
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$64K
$49K – $99K
Projected Growth
📈-1.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖71/100
High exposure
💡 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School face a risk score of 38/100 — 6 points below the national average of 44. With 71/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $64K ($18K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 38/100, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 104,450 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in inspiring and motivating students through personal connection and developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated grading and assessment tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 77% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 77% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 75% |