Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

5.9/10 job score

AUTOMATION RISK

risk level

POLLING

GROWTH

6.4%

by 2030

WAGES

$94,520

or $45.44 hourly

VOLUME

11,750

as of 2020

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What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 7% (Totally Safe)

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Qualities required for this occupation:

Social Perceptiveness

Assisting and Caring for Others

Originality

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How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' job openings is expected to rise 6.4% by 2030

'Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' is expected to be an average growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2020 and 2030.
Updated projections are due Sep 2022.

What are the median wages for 'Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' in the United States?

In 2020 the median annual wage for 'Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' was $94,520, or $45.44 hourly

'Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' are paid 125.3% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $41,950

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed in this occupation?

As of 2020 there were 11,750 people employed as Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.

This represents around 0.01% of the employed workforce across the United States.

Job description

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

SOC Code: 25-1051.00

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