Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers
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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 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.
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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?
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Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers was $61,960 ($30 per hour).
The median annual wage for Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers was 25.2% higher than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Growth
The number of 'Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers' job openings is expected to decline 1.0% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 4,321,590 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'.
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What people are saying (63)
plus, the robots might even scare them
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.
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