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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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Human strengths important in this job
These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.
Assisting and caring for others
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Education and training expertise
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Originality
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Social perceptiveness
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Critical thinking
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Active learning
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What users think
Based on 127 votes
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 16% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Teachers, Except Special Education was $37,120 ($18 per hour).
The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education was 25.0% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Growth
The number of 'Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education' job openings is expected to rise 4.1% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 445,080 people employed as 'Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education' within the United States.
This represents around 0.29% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 346 people are employed as 'Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education'.
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Job description
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
O*NET-SOC code: 25-2011.00
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