SOC 25-2032
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ38/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ104,450
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$64K
$49K โ $99K
Projected Growth
๐-1.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค71/100
High exposure
๐ก Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School face a risk score of 38/100 โ 6 points below the national average of 44. With 71/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $64K ($18K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 38/100, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 104,450 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in inspiring and motivating students through personal connection and developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated grading and assessment tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Computer based training software
Calendar and scheduling software
Word processing software
Information retrieval or search software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Administrative
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 77% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 77% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 75% |