SOC 25-1000
Postsecondary Teachers
Risk Score
⚠️22/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥1,396,300
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$82K
$47K – $181K
Projected Growth
📈+5.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Postsecondary Teachers face a risk score of 22/100 — 22 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $82K ($35K 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 just 22/100, Postsecondary Teachers is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like inspiring and motivating students through personal connection and developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 1,396,300 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Postsecondary Teachers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles
AI tutoring systems providing personalized instruction
Automated grading and assessment tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 63% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 57% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 67% |