Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary

United States AI Work IndexISCO 2511major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

58.9 current · 60.2 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $79K

Median annual wage

Demand 2%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 5

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 33% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 79,350

Employment 2024

58.9K

Projected Change (2024–34)

2.3%

Openings (2024–34)

4.4K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 48,15025th pctl: USD 60,880Median: USD 79,35075th pctl: USD 106,270Top 10%: USD 161,020

Demand outlook

Overall employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Education: Doctoral or professional degree Experience: —

Role Profile

MathematicsWriting and readingAdaptability

Tasks

1. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. AI use: 91%
2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. AI use: 95%
3. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. AI use: 0%
4. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. AI use: 0%
5. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. AI use: 78%
6. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Google DocsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Requirements

Telework: <10%Telework: >90%License required: 52.3%License required: 47.7%Certificate: <10%Certificate: >90%

Work context

E-Mail 4.9/5

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.7/5

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.6/5

Public Speaking 4.5/5

Freedom to Make Decisions 4.3/5

Contact With Others 4.3/5

Worker profile

Median age 49.2 · 1.1M employed

Under 25: 3% · 25–54: 60% · 55+: 36%

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