Will AI replace law teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 61% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$128,500
25th–75th pct. $88,700–$176,490
Top pay (est.)
$374,300
Top 10% $287,900
Pay in 5 years
$146,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$166,100est.
$142,800–$192,800
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
61%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.6%
1,800 openings / yr
Will AI replace Law Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk
61%
High
Ranked #655 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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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 Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Getting InformationTraining and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing Data or InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (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.