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Will AI replace social work teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 48% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$77,570
25th–75th pct. $61,170–$100,400
Top pay (est.)
$164,800
Top 10% $126,790
Pay in 5 years
$89,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$103,700est.
$89,200–$120,400
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.6%
1,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

48%
Moderate
Ranked #493 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 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

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

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
6.7
Therapy and Counseling
5.8
Sociology and Anthropology
5.8
Psychology
5.6
English Language
5.2
Communications and Media
4.8
Customer and Personal Service
4.5
Philosophy and Theology
4.3

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeTraining and Teaching OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesThinking CreativelyInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersScheduling Work and Activities

Important abilities

Speech ClarityOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
61%
Master's degree
29%
Professional degree
6%
Post-doctoral training
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
33%
Up to 1 month
20%
4–10 years
13%
2–4 years
11%
1–3 months
10%
3–6 months
9%
6–12 months
3%
1–2 years
2%

Related work experience

4–6 years
23%
6–8 years
19%
2–4 years
14%
8–10 years
12%
Over 10 years
9%
6–12 months
4%
3–6 months
3%

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.