Also called: Essay rater, AP Reader
Reads and scores student essays and open-ended answers on state tests and AP exams.
Scorers train on a rubric, then score responses online, often seasonally from home. Teachers can apply to be AP Readers, gathering each June to grade exams together.
Estimate; mostly seasonal hourly work at $15-$25/hour.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; teachers preferred for some roles.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Education.
Shrinking. Automated scoring is replacing many human scorers.
High risk for 10 years. States already use AI to score essays, so seasonal human scoring jobs are shrinking fast to spot checks.
Classes: AP English Language, AP courses in several subjects, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-9099.
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