Will AI replace engineering teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 62% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$109,270
25th–75th pct. $81,570–$150,860
Top pay (est.)
$273,500
Top 10% $210,370
Pay in 5 years
$125,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$144,400est.
$124,200–$167,700
Outlook score
69/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
62%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.8%
3,900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

62%
High
Ranked #666 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.9
Speaking
4.9
Writing
4.8
Instructing
4.6
Mathematics
4.5
Learning Strategies
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.1
Active Listening
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Engineering and Technology
6.5
Mathematics
5.9
Computers and Electronics
5.9
Education and Training
5.7
Design
5.4
Physics
5.4
English Language
5.3
Mechanical
4.8

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationTraining and Teaching OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProviding Consultation and Advice to Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityNumber Facility

Education of workers

Master's degree
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
2%

Related work experience

4–6 years
6%
1–2 years
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.