Special education teachers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$64,270
~$31/hr · ~$5,356/mo
US Jobs
560K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
AI will significantly streamline the digital and administrative aspects of the role, such as drafting Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapting lesson plans, and tracking student data. However, the core of the job requires intense physical presence, emotional intelligence, and real-time behavioral management for students with complex disabilities, which AI cannot replicate.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
-1% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$31/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,356/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)