SOC 25-2011
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Risk Score
⚠️32/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥445,080
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$37K
$28K – $60K
Projected Growth
📈+4.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖63/100
High exposure
💡 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education face a risk score of 32/100 — 12 points below the national average of 44. With 63/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $37K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 32/100, Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered research and literature review tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 445,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges 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 Teachers, Except Special Education?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered research and literature review tools
AI-generated curriculum and lesson plan content
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
📊 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 | 80% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 80% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 78% |