SOC 25-9044
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ56/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ155,010
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$45K
$28K โ $74K
Projected Growth
๐+3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary face a risk score of 56/100 โ 12 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $45K. 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 56/100, Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai producing marketing and creative copy are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 155,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons and mentoring students through personal and academic challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
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
Teach undergraduate-level courses.
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Computer based training software
Calendar and scheduling software
Word processing software
Information retrieval or search software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Communications and Media
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 | 83% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 83% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 81% |