--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 149,840
  annual_median    : $77,640
  annual_pct10     : $44,300
  annual_pct25     : $59,290
  annual_pct75     : $106,770
  annual_pct90     : $160,700
  annual_mean      : $90,630
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Delaware ($101,070)
  lowest_state     : Wyoming ($46,710)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.164x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  147,360  median: $  77,540
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,020  median: $ 113,550
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      300  median: $  81,880
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      180  median: $ 130,790

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  147,360  median: $  77,540
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,020  median: $ 113,550
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      300  median: $  81,880
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      180  median: $ 130,790

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:11:40.313573Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Software engineering demographics (similarity: 0.2727)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_engineering_demographics
  QID: Q7554291
  Extract: Software engineers make up a significant portion of the global workforce. As of 2022, there are an estimated 26.9 million professional software engineers worldwide, up from 21 million in 2016.

  Title: Individual Learning Plan (similarity: 0.2105)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individual_Learning_Plan
  QID: Q6025232
  Extract: Individual Learning Plan or ILP is a user (student) specific program or strategy of education or learning that takes into consideration the student's strengths and weaknesses. While normal classroom or distance education is based on the premise that all should get equal attention, be exposed to the 

  Title: Post-secondary educational organizations in the United States (similarity: 0.4681)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-secondary_educational_organizations_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q7233580
  Extract: These organizations for post-secondary education have a common purpose and mission for advocacy in numerous areas of both institutional management and the general public interest. The organizations have specific purpose for issues from faculty unionization to public policy research and service to in

  Title: Ivy Street School (similarity: 0.2400)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_Street_School
  QID: Q18152567
  Extract: The Ivy Street School is a school that offers multiple programs aimed at providing the skills and healing for neurodivergent youth to thrive. Through its educational, residential, and community-based programs, Ivy Street supports adolescents and young adults with disabilities by strengthening healin

  Title: Education in Kentucky (similarity: 0.1481)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Kentucky
  QID: Q1739076
  Extract: Education in Kentucky includes elementary school, middle school, high school, and post-secondary institutions. Most Kentucky schools and colleges are accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : medium
confidence_notes     : Limited detailed work activity and skill data available for this broad catch-all category, though wage and employment data from BLS provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:21:30.023044+00:00
tokens_input         : 2,222
tokens_output        : 3,301
cost_usd             : $0.033908
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this broad occupational category. The closest match discusses post-secondary educational organizations, indicating the institutional context where these professionals work.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other represents a diverse category of college and university educators who specialize in fields not covered by specific occupation classifications. These professionals deliver instruction, conduct research, and provide academic guidance across specialized academic disciplines and emerging fields. They work primarily in higher education institutions, serving approximately 149,840 positions nationally according to BLS OEWS May 2025.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
These educators prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and laboratory sessions in their specialized fields, which may range from emerging interdisciplinary studies to niche technical subjects. They develop curriculum materials, assess student performance through examinations and projects, and provide academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students. Research activities often consume significant time, including writing grant proposals, conducting studies, and publishing findings in academic journals. Administrative responsibilities include serving on departmental committees, participating in faculty meetings, and contributing to institutional governance decisions.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful professionals in this category typically possess deep expertise in their specialized field combined with strong communication abilities to convey complex concepts to diverse student populations. They demonstrate intellectual curiosity and adaptability, essential for staying current with rapidly evolving academic disciplines and teaching methodologies. Individuals who excel often enjoy both independent research work and collaborative interaction with students and colleagues. The role suits those comfortable with the academic calendar's rhythm and the balance between teaching responsibilities and scholarly pursuits.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent professional doctorate) in the relevant field, though some positions may accept master's degrees with significant professional experience. Many candidates gain teaching experience through graduate assistantships, adjunct positions, or post-doctoral fellowships before securing full-time positions. Professional experience outside academia can be valuable, particularly for applied fields or programs with industry connections.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career progression often follows the traditional academic pathway from assistant professor to associate professor with tenure, and potentially to full professor status. Alternative paths include movement into academic administration as department chairs, deans, or other leadership roles. Some professionals transition between academic and industry positions, leveraging their specialized expertise in consulting or corporate research roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The median annual wage is $77,640 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, with substantial variation ranging from $44,300 to $160,700 reflecting differences in institution types, geographic location, and field specialization. Delaware offers the highest compensation at $101,070 median, while Wyoming shows the lowest at $46,710, creating a 2.16x geographic wage differential. Employment is heavily concentrated in educational services (147,360 positions), with minimal presence in healthcare and other sectors. The large employment base suggests steady demand across diverse academic specializations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The core functions of personalized instruction, research creativity, and academic mentoring remain largely resistant to automation due to their inherently human and intellectual nature. While digital tools may enhance content delivery and administrative efficiency, the critical thinking, subject matter expertise, and interpersonal dynamics central to higher education teaching preserve job security for these specialized educators.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [job_zone] Business Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1011) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles operate in the same postsecondary education environment with similar teaching and research responsibilities.
    data: Both in SOC 25-1xxx series
    data: Same educational setting
    data: Similar wage ranges
  [career_pathway] Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1021) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Professionals may transition between specialized teaching roles as academic interests and institutional needs evolve.
    data: Similar degree requirements
    data: Common academic career progression
    data: Overlapping research methodologies
  [wage_band] Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1194) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles show similar median wage levels within the postsecondary education sector.
    data: Comparable salary ranges
    data: Similar employment in educational services
  [task_similarity] Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1081) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared responsibilities in curriculum development, student assessment, and academic research activities.
    data: Common teaching methodologies
    data: Similar research expectations
    data: Parallel administrative duties
  [skill_overlap] Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists (19-3031) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Both roles require advanced analytical thinking and the ability to work with diverse populations in educational settings.
    data: Educational environment overlap
    data: Similar analytical requirements

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['postsecondary teacher', 'college instructor', 'adjunct instructor', 'faculty member', 'assistant professor', 'associate professor', 'college teacher', 'university instructor']
  exclude_keywords : ['elementary', 'secondary', 'K-12', 'high school', 'middle school']
  title_patterns   : ['*Professor*', '*Instructor*', '*Teacher, Postsecondary*', 'Faculty*', 'College*Teacher*']
  common_variations: ['adjunct faculty', 'college professor', 'university faculty', 'postsecondary educator', 'higher education instructor', 'academic instructor', 'collegiate teacher', 'university professor']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['academic', 'research', 'student', 'school', 'specialized', 'learning', 'post', 'professionals', 'teaching', 'significant', 'students', 'organizations', 'secondary', 'institutional', 'institutions', 'higher', 'programs', 'educational', 'diverse', 'category']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
academic                   11  0.02676  inference            inference:100%
research                    8  0.01946  inference            inference:62%  wikipedia:38%
student                     5  0.01217  wikipedia            wikipedia:60%  inference:40%
school                      5  0.01217  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
specialized                 5  0.01217  inference            inference:100%
learning                    4  0.00973  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
post                        4  0.00973  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
professionals               4  0.00973  inference            inference:100%
teaching                    4  0.00973  inference            inference:100%
significant                 3  0.00730  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
students                    3  0.00730  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
organizations               3  0.00730  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
secondary                   3  0.00730  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
institutional               3  0.00730  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
institutions                3  0.00730  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
higher                      3  0.00730  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
programs                    3  0.00730  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
educational                 3  0.00730  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
diverse                     3  0.00730  inference            inference:100%
category                    3  0.00730  inference            inference:100%
educators                   3  0.00730  inference            inference:100%
expertise                   3  0.00730  inference            inference:100%
professor                   3  0.00730  inference            inference:100%
software                    2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
engineers                   2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
million                     2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
individual                  2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
ilp                         2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
curriculum                  2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
purpose                     2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
public                      2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
faculty                     2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
service                     2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
governance                  2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
ivy                         2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
street                      2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
offers                      2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
healing                     2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
community                   2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
successful                  2  0.00487  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%