Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace psychology teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 56% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$80,340
25th–75th pct. $63,400–$105,920
Top pay (est.)
$199,700
Top 10% $153,600
Pay in 5 years
$92,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$106,100est.
$91,200–$123,200
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
56%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.0%
3,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

56%
Moderate
Ranked #600 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 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Writing
5.0
Reading Comprehension
5.0
Learning Strategies
5.0
Speaking
5.0
Active Listening
4.9
Active Learning
4.6
Social Perceptiveness
4.5
Instructing
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Psychology
6.2
Education and Training
5.9
English Language
5.6
Sociology and Anthropology
5.1
Mathematics
5.0
Therapy and Counseling
4.7
Philosophy and Theology
4.5
Communications and Media
4.3

What the work involves

Training and Teaching OthersInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Speech ClarityOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
55%
Post-doctoral training
31%
Master's degree
15%

Training before entry

None / short demo
45%
Up to 1 month
21%
4–10 years
10%
2–4 years
10%
6–12 months
8%
1–2 years
4%
1–3 months
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
38%
4–6 years
22%
2–4 years
18%
6–12 months
12%
Over 10 years
10%

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.