SOC 25-2000
Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers
Risk Score
⚠️36/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥4,321,590
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$62K
$40K – $101K
Projected Growth
📈-1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers face a risk score of 36/100 — 8 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 $62K ($16K 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, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated curriculum and lesson plan content are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 4,321,590 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 Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
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 | 73% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 73% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 71% |