Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
11%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
33%
(Low Risk, Based on 1,741 votes)
Average: 22%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
-0.1%
by year 2033
WAGES
$63,280
or $30.42 per hour
Volume
4,261,430
as of 2023
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JOB SCORE
6.3/10
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
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- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

11% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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User poll

33% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 11% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers' job openings is expected to decline 0.1% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

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

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers' was $63,280, or $30 per hour

'Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers' were paid 31.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 4,261,430 people employed as 'Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers' within the United States.

This represents around 2.8% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 35 people are employed as 'Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers'.

Job description

This category comprises of these occupations:
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

SOC Code: 25-2000

Comments (62)

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Captain Obvious (Low)
01 Nov 2025 02:00
AI can't keep the kids from fighting each other or vaping
Piotr (Highly likely)
19 Dec 2024 17:32
"While AI can easily replace educational values, it is unlikely to replace the emotional and mentoring aspects."
Irene (No chance)
06 Dec 2024 17:58
The job of teacher requires building good relationships between students and teachers. I doubt students could learn just with technology, especially younger ones.
Ligeira (Uncertain)
04 Dec 2024 03:33
I think this way because the machine is not yet capable of teaching the student in an empirical manner.
Giovana Martos (Low)
02 Dec 2024 22:18
Teachers play a significant role in how children and teenagers are taught. Their unique way of understanding and viewing the world makes them truly unique.
Mariana (Low)
29 Oct 2024 04:17
I consider it to be a low probability because it is very difficult for current robot technology to have the capabilities that a human being has, such as critical thinking, the ability to connect with one another, creativity, imagination, etc.
Jakob Dupont
23 Oct 2024 18:20
with most children yes AI can and probably will take over that part but with special Ed children, they are so complex and unpredictable no program or robot will bond and help sped people like a human would

plus, the robots might even scare them
Matthew (Low)
06 Jul 2024 22:00
It requires humans who can make a student passionate about the subject they are learning and teachers also run extra-curricular programmes outside the classroom that would otherwise be lost
hc (No chance)
02 Jul 2024 05:53
Teaching is built on trust and relationships with students, no AI could ever be able to build bonds with humans.
Salvador (No chance)
01 Jul 2024 23:38
Teachers need to have the ability to relate and connect with students, something robots will never be able to do, no matter how advanced they become
mkp (No chance)
04 Jun 2024 13:38
It is also a form of childcare on top of educating students. Social interactions are too complex for AI.
Alessandra (Low)
31 May 2024 07:13
"The more a job requires culture, the less risk there is of being replaced by robots," says something like that my Italian professor.
Magdalena Drzewek (No chance)
24 May 2024 09:43
Humans need humans to be in safe relationship (with love)
Phoenix5869 (No chance)
26 Apr 2024 12:45
Absolutely no chance teachers are automated in the next 20 years. Absolutely none. The AI we have right now is not even remotely close to facilitating such an endeavour. Maybe in 30-35 years.
Mark
22 Apr 2024 15:39
A robot would not put up with the behavior and lack of interest in education that is so common in a class-room for long before the robot chose to terminate either the lesson or the student.
Anton Chigurh (Moderate)
19 Apr 2024 22:03
If they're not replaced entirely they'll be forced to use AI more
Mr. Hand (No chance)
27 Feb 2024 20:38
A robot could not handle the lack of effort or ability to follow simple instructions that most students display on a daily basis. The robot would come to the conclusion that students lack basic skills and need remediation.
Peter Cirincione (No chance)
05 Feb 2024 17:23
Too much personalization with an emphasis on human connection plus the long history of this being a profession in which people expect a personal connection to the service provider with the accountability that comes with it.
Noah Siler (Highly likely)
24 Jan 2024 05:35
Predicting that AI will completely take over the education industry is a strong statement, but it's clear that AI has the potential to significantly transform it. AI can offer personalized learning experiences, adapt educational content to meet individual student needs, and provide immediate feedback, making learning more efficient and accessible.

Tools like intelligent tutoring systems, virtual reality for immersive learning experiences, and automated administrative tasks can free up educators to focus on more critical aspects of teaching, such as emotional intelligence and critical thinking.

While AI's integration into education could enhance teaching and learning processes, a complete takeover is less about replacement and more about augmentation and partnership between human educators and AI technologies. The future likely holds a blend where AI supports education, enriching the learning experience without fully displacing the human touch that is crucial for student development.
Janice (Moderate)
10 Jan 2024 12:32
Robots can assist in the teaching field. However, there is still a need for human interaction when managing children.
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