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

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$94,980
25th–75th pct. $69,880–$126,900
Top pay (est.)
$213,400
Top 10% $164,190
Pay in 5 years
$108,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$124,300est.
$106,900–$144,300
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.7%
600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Environmental 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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Writing
4.8
Speaking
4.5
Science
4.5
Instructing
4.4
Active Listening
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.2
Active Learning
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
5.9
Biology
5.4
English Language
5.3
Geography
5.2
Mathematics
5.1
Chemistry
5.0
Computers and Electronics
5.0
Engineering and Technology
4.0

What the work involves

Training and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkThinking CreativelyGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
52%
Post-doctoral training
30%
Master's degree
18%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
29%
None / short demo
29%
2–4 years
15%
4–10 years
9%
3–6 months
5%
Over 10 years
4%
1–3 months
3%
1–2 years
3%
6–12 months
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
27%
None
20%
1–2 years
19%
4–6 years
14%
Over 10 years
10%
6–8 years
6%
6–12 months
1%
8–10 years
1%
3–6 months
1%

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.