SOC 25-2021
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ34/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ1,393,310
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$62K
$46K โ $102K
Projected Growth
๐-2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education face a risk score of 34/100 โ 10 points below the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $62K ($16K 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 34/100, Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai coding assistants reducing developer demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,393,310 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI tutoring systems providing personalized instruction
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
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 teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
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
Data base user interface and query software
Computer based training software
Desktop communications software
Multi-media educational software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Education and Training
Mathematics
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
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 | 84% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 84% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 82% |