Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace mathematical science teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 52% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$79,940
25th–75th pct. $61,690–$105,000
Top pay (est.)
$181,100
Top 10% $139,340
Pay in 5 years
$91,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$105,600est.
$90,800–$122,600
Outlook score
52/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
52%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.7%
3,900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

52%
Moderate
Ranked #546 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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Mathematics
4.9
Reading Comprehension
4.9
Writing
4.8
Speaking
4.4
Learning Strategies
4.2
Instructing
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.1
Active Learning
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mathematics
6.5
Education and Training
5.2
English Language
4.4
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Personnel and Human Resources
2.9
Physics
2.7
Psychology
2.6

What the work involves

Training and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersGetting InformationCoaching and Developing OthersThinking CreativelyEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityOral ExpressionMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilityWritten Expression

Education of workers

Master's degree
43%
Doctoral degree
37%
Post-doctoral training
10%
Bachelor's degree
9%

Training before entry

None / short demo
45%
Up to 1 month
27%
2–4 years
13%
4–10 years
6%
1–3 months
4%
1–2 years
4%
6–12 months
1%

Related work experience

2–4 years
32%
6–12 months
15%
1–2 years
12%
4–6 years
10%
None
10%
Over 10 years
10%
8–10 years
6%
3–6 months
4%

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.