SOC 25-9044
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Risk Score
⚠️56/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥155,010
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$45K
$28K – $74K
Projected Growth
📈+3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖95/100
High exposure
💡 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary face a risk score of 56/100 — 12 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $45K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 56/100, Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai producing marketing and creative copy are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 155,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons and mentoring students through personal and academic challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
📊 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 | 83% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 83% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 81% |