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Calculated automation risk

17% (Minimal 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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40% chance of full automation within the next two decades

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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Wages

High paid relative to other professions

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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* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Postsecondary Teachers' job openings is expected to rise 5.9% by 2034

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* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

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)

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Molnár- Varga Szabina (Low)
14 Mar 2026 15:16
Teaching requires human relationships. Robots are not capable of creating real human relationships.
nora (Low)
13 Feb 2025 19:12
people dont like there kids on computers or infront of screens all day so
V (Uncertain)
18 Feb 2024 20:53
I think it will depend on a few factors:
- 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.
Lisa
11 Sep 2024 05:06
Agree! I feel 20 years is too long of a time for us to make any clear guess.
Matt McAllister (Low)
28 Aug 2023 11:09
Most postsecondary education is vocationally based and relies on practical, hands-on skills, as well as knowledge.
Collin (Moderate)
22 May 2023 01:04
Education can be performed by an AI without necessarily having a physical teacher present, especially with the rise of remote learning.
Gabriel (Low)
23 Apr 2023 17:26
I believe that the task of educating is irreplaceable, you will always need someone to help and understand you. You need to create a bond with a teacher in order to learn better.
ChatGPT3.5
10 Apr 2023 18:52
ChatGPT-3.5 says:

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.
Effie (Uncertain)
28 Feb 2023 00:58
As an aspiring teacher, I do believe that in-person, in-classroom instruction often benefits children best.
jahamez (Highly likely)
08 Jun 2022 08:53
because some students do not like teachers
Maddy (Low)
17 Nov 2021 08:23
Probably not going to happen because teachers need to adapt to their students and I doubt robotics will be able to do that.
Marta (No chance)
27 Sep 2021 22:52
People need other people to explain to them the most complex topics, and they need someone who can answer all their doubts even if they are not well formulated. Robots can't do that.

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Job description

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4.2/10
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6.3/10
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5.4/10
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 10%
7.7/10
History Teachers, Postsecondary 10%
5.8/10
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6.6/10
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 11%
5.4/10
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 13%
5.8/10
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 10%
7.5/10
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 10%
6.3/10
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 10%
6.6/10
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 19%
5.6/10
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 18%
6.9/10
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 19%
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6.6/10
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 19%
6.4/10

O*NET-SOC code: 25-1000