Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace biological science teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 57% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$84,620
25th–75th pct. $64,350–$126,770
Top pay (est.)
$220,900
Top 10% $169,900
Pay in 5 years
$97,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$113,200est.
$97,400–$131,500
Outlook score
68/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.3%
4,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

57%
Moderate
Ranked #610 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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.1
Speaking
4.8
Writing
4.8
Active Learning
4.5
Learning Strategies
4.4
Active Listening
4.4
Instructing
4.4
Judgment and Decision Making
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Biology
6.8
Education and Training
5.7
English Language
5.5
Mathematics
5.0
Chemistry
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Communications and Media
3.8
Geography
3.7

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeTraining and Teaching OthersThinking CreativelyProcessing InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
48%
Post-doctoral training
38%
Master's degree
12%
Associate's degree
1%

Training before entry

None / short demo
74%
Up to 1 month
19%
1–3 months
3%
2–4 years
1%
4–10 years
1%
6–12 months
1%

Related work experience

2–4 years
28%
None
16%
1–2 years
14%
3–6 months
11%
4–6 years
11%
Over 10 years
10%
8–10 years
9%

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.