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

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$93,250
25th–75th pct. $68,530–$127,280
Top pay (est.)
$223,700
Top 10% $172,110
Pay in 5 years
$107,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$122,800est.
$105,600–$142,600
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
54%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.3%
1,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Chemistry 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 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Speaking
5.0
Reading Comprehension
5.0
Writing
4.9
Instructing
4.6
Science
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Complex Problem Solving
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Chemistry
6.2
Education and Training
6.1
Mathematics
5.7
English Language
5.2
Biology
4.8
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Administrative
4.2
Physics
4.1

What the work involves

Training and Teaching OthersInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkThinking CreativelyCoaching and Developing OthersAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Master's degree
35%
Post-doctoral training
31%
Doctoral degree
25%
Post-bachelor's certificate
6%
Bachelor's degree
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
37%
Up to 1 month
33%
2–4 years
18%
1–3 months
7%
6–12 months
4%

Related work experience

4–6 years
23%
6–8 years
18%
2–4 years
16%
3–6 months
13%
None
11%
6–12 months
9%
1–2 years
7%
1–3 months
2%

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.