Postsecondary Teachers
This is the average automation risk for the occupations in this group.
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Calculated automation risk
Minimal Risk (0-20%): This occupation appears difficult to replace end-to-end with current or near-future automation, including AI software and robotics. Roles in this range usually depend on human judgement, creativity, care, leadership, specialist expertise, or adapting to messy real-world situations. AI and machines may still change parts of the work, but the occupation is likely to remain a distinct human role.
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Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. However, employees may be able to find reassurance in the automated risk level we have generated, which shows 17% chance of automation.
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What is the likelihood that Postsecondary Teachers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
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Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Postsecondary Teachers was $81,600 ($39 per hour).
The median annual wage for Postsecondary Teachers was 64.8% higher than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Growth
The number of 'Postsecondary Teachers' job openings is expected to rise 5.9% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 1,396,300 people employed as 'Postsecondary Teachers' within the United States.
This represents around 0.9% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 110 people are employed as 'Postsecondary Teachers'.
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What people are saying (12)
- What value does society place on education
- The value placed in human connection = Need of a teacher
- How widespread the gap in early learning gets
- Equitable access to learning/instructional resources.
While it is true that people often seek help from others to understand complex topics, the argument that robots cannot do this is not entirely accurate. With the advent of advanced artificial intelligence, robots and other digital technologies are becoming increasingly capable of answering complex questions and providing guidance to people.
In fact, AI-powered platforms such as chatbots and virtual assistants are already being used in many industries, including education, to help students and teachers with their questions and doubts. These systems are designed to understand natural language and can provide personalized, accurate responses to a wide range of queries.
Furthermore, robots and other forms of AI can potentially provide benefits that human teachers cannot. For example, they can work 24/7 and provide consistent answers to the same questions, eliminating the variability and subjectivity that can arise with human teachers. They can also leverage large amounts of data and use advanced algorithms to personalize their responses to each individual's needs and learning style.
Overall, while human teachers may continue to play a vital role in education, it is not accurate to say that robots cannot provide similar levels of guidance and support. As AI continues to advance, it is likely that robots will increasingly be used to complement and enhance human teaching, rather than replace it entirely.
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