Will AI replace anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 54% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$99,650
25th–75th pct. $75,200–$128,750
Top pay (est.)
$222,700
Top 10% $171,310
Pay in 5 years
$114,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$131,500est.
$113,100–$152,600
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
54%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.6%
400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

54%
Moderate
Ranked #573 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Writing
5.0
Reading Comprehension
5.0
Learning Strategies
5.0
Speaking
4.9
Active Learning
4.8
Instructing
4.8
Active Listening
4.8
Critical Thinking
4.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Sociology and Anthropology
6.9
English Language
5.8
History and Archeology
5.7
Geography
5.5
Education and Training
5.2
Philosophy and Theology
4.8
Foreign Language
4.5
Computers and Electronics
4.1

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsTraining and Teaching OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationProcessing InformationGetting InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationInterpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
68%
Master's degree
18%
Bachelor's degree
5%
Professional degree
5%
Post-master's certificate
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
32%
Up to 1 month
23%
1–2 years
14%
1–3 months
9%
4–10 years
9%
3–6 months
9%
6–12 months
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
27%
2–4 years
27%
None
14%
6–8 years
14%
6–12 months
9%
4–6 years
5%
3–6 months
5%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.