SOC 25-2012
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Risk Score
⚠️36/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥114,410
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$61K
$46K – $99K
Projected Growth
📈-1.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education face a risk score of 36/100 — 8 points below the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $61K ($15K 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 36/100, Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 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 114,410 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and inspiring and motivating students through personal connection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-generated curriculum and lesson plan content
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
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 | 73% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 73% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 71% |