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Will AI replace Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?AI replacement risk 54% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$103,170
25th–75th pct. $77,260–$135,510
Top pay (est.)
$264,100
Top 10% $203,190
Pay in 5 years
$118,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$136,000est.
$116,900–$157,900
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
54%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.4%
800 openings / yr

Will AI replace Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences 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 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.1
Speaking
4.8
Writing
4.8
Active Listening
4.6
Instructing
4.2
Learning Strategies
4.2
Active Learning
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
6.1
Mathematics
5.5
English Language
5.1
Geography
5.0
Biology
4.8
Physics
4.8
Computers and Electronics
4.7
Chemistry
4.4

What the work involves

Training and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGetting InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Master's degree
46%
Doctoral degree
29%
Post-doctoral training
16%
Post-bachelor's certificate
5%
Post-master's certificate
3%

Training before entry

None / short demo
32%
Up to 1 month
29%
1–2 years
11%
2–4 years
10%
6–12 months
6%
4–10 years
5%
3–6 months
5%
1–3 months
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
36%
None
19%
2–4 years
17%
4–6 years
11%
6–8 years
7%
Over 10 years
5%
6–12 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.