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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Education, Training, and Library · SOC 25-2022
29.7% AI Exposure — High
$64,370
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
48,300
Proj. Annual Openings
620,090
Employment (OEWS 2025)
70/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure29.7%
AI Resiliency70/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure12.4%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Instructing
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Active Listening
5.Writing
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Common titles: Art Teacher, English Teacher, Language Arts Teacher (LA Teacher), Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher), Middle School Teacher, Music Teacher
Representative Tasks
- •Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- •Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- •Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- •Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- •Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Set up classroom materials or equipment.
- •Evaluate student work.
- •Monitor student performance.
- •Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
- •Apply multiple teaching methods.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Outlook · hotApple Final Cut ProClassTagCommon CurriculumEdmodoEmail softwareFlipgridKahoot!MoodleNearpod
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
19.4%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 29.7% | 12.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 52% Bright |
| Median Salary | $64,370 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 70/100 | N/A |