SOC 25-2022
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Risk Score
⚠️43/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥620,370
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$63K
$47K – $101K
Projected Growth
📈-2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖76/100
High exposure
💡 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education face a risk score of 43/100 — 1 points below the national average of 44. With 76/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $63K ($17K 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 43/100, Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 620,370 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in inspiring and motivating students through personal connection and adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI-generated curriculum and lesson plan content
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
Automated grading and assessment tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
📊 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 | 72% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 72% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 70% |