Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace sociology teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 66% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$84,290
25th–75th pct. $64,990–$110,650
Top pay (est.)
$208,200
Top 10% $160,140
Pay in 5 years
$95,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$107,200est.
$92,200–$124,400
Outlook score
52/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
66%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.2%
1,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

66%
High
Ranked #707 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 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.9
Learning Strategies
4.9
Speaking
4.8
Writing
4.8
Instructing
4.6
Active Learning
4.4
Critical Thinking
4.1
Active Listening
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

English Language
6.5
Sociology and Anthropology
6.4
Education and Training
6.3
Philosophy and Theology
5.6
Psychology
5.2
Computers and Electronics
5.0
History and Archeology
5.0
Mathematics
4.9

What the work involves

Processing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyGetting InformationTraining and Teaching OthersInterpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
77%
Master's degree
23%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
30%
None / short demo
22%
4–10 years
16%
6–12 months
13%
2–4 years
9%
1–2 years
8%

Related work experience

2–4 years
37%
6–8 years
25%
None
12%
1–2 years
11%
4–6 years
9%
Over 10 years
5%
8–10 years
1%

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.