Physics 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.

17.1 current · 17.5 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $97K

Median annual wage

Demand 3%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 5

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 35% effective coverage

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

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 97,360

Employment 2024

17.1K

Projected Change (2024–34)

2.5%

Openings (2024–34)

1.3K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 54,88025th pctl: USD 66,730Median: USD 97,36075th pctl: USD 130,150Top 10%: USD 169,740

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

Writing and readingAdaptabilityMathematics

Tasks

1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. AI use: 90%
2. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. AI use: 0%
3. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. AI use: 91%
4. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. AI use: 0%
5. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics. AI use: 93%
6. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft WindowsAutodesk AutoCADCC++Google DocsMicrosoft Excel

Requirements

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

Work context

E-Mail 4.8/5

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals 4.8/5

Freedom to Make Decisions 4.8/5

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.5/5

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.5/5

Contact With Others 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 49.2 · 1.1M employed

Under 25: 3% · 25–54: 60% · 55+: 36%

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