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Will AI replace art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 25% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$78,620
25th–75th pct. $61,620–$103,850
Top pay (est.)
$212,400
Top 10% $163,350
Pay in 5 years
$91,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$106,700est.
$91,700–$123,800
Outlook score
63/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
25%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.2%
8,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

25%
Low
Ranked #180 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 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Instructing
4.8
Speaking
4.8
Reading Comprehension
4.6
Active Learning
4.2
Learning Strategies
4.2
Writing
4.1
Active Listening
4.1
Critical Thinking
3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Fine Arts
6.5
Education and Training
6.1
English Language
5.3
Philosophy and Theology
4.4
Communications and Media
4.3
History and Archeology
4.1
Computers and Electronics
3.8
Sociology and Anthropology
3.8

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoaching and Developing OthersTraining and Teaching OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProviding Consultation and Advice to Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityNear Vision

Education of workers

Master's degree
51%
Doctoral degree
32%
Bachelor's degree
14%
Post-master's certificate
2%
Associate's degree
1%

Training before entry

None / short demo
33%
Up to 1 month
19%
6–12 months
13%
1–3 months
11%
1–2 years
11%
2–4 years
6%
Over 10 years
5%
4–10 years
3%

Related work experience

1–2 years
28%
4–6 years
20%
2–4 years
18%
8–10 years
10%
6–8 years
10%
Over 10 years
7%
6–12 months
4%
None
3%

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.