Will AI replace geography teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 60% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$97,590
25th–75th pct. $74,690–$123,900
Top pay (est.)
$215,100
Top 10% $165,460
Pay in 5 years
$111,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$126,600est.
$108,900–$147,000
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
60%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.7%
300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Geography Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

60%
Moderate
Ranked #639 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 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Writing
4.9
Speaking
4.9
Reading Comprehension
4.8
Instructing
4.8
Active Learning
4.1
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Learning Strategies
3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Geography
6.6
English Language
5.9
Education and Training
5.8
History and Archeology
4.3
Mathematics
4.2
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Sociology and Anthropology
3.9
Philosophy and Theology
3.6

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAnalyzing Data or InformationProcessing InformationInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersThinking CreativelyTraining and Teaching OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting Information

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
80%
Post-master's certificate
10%
Master's degree
10%

Training before entry

None / short demo
59%
Up to 1 month
13%
3–6 months
12%
4–10 years
10%
Over 10 years
2%
6–12 months
2%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

4–6 years
34%
2–4 years
34%
Over 10 years
10%
1–2 years
9%
6–8 years
7%
6–12 months
4%
None
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.