> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 👶 US Preschool Teacher Wages Stalled. Pumped Hydro Leads Energy Storage. AI Impact Jobs. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/us-preschool-teacher-wages-stalled-pumped-hydro-leads-energy-storage-ai-impact-jobs/ - Published: 2025-07-16T11:30:10.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-16T11:30:09.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #389 Looks at Preschool Teacher Wages, Global Energy Storage Capacity, and Generational Views on AI’s Impact on Jobs. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts ✉️ Four New Skills Newsletters! 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Newsela [launched](https://newsela.com/blog/read/introducing-luna-ai?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Luna, an AI-powered assistant to personalize instruction and support teachers efficiently. ### Today's Topics 👶 **Preschool.** Median hourly wages of US preschool teachers stayed stagnant **🍃 Green skills.** Pumped hydro remains the world’s largest energy storage **🤖 Artificial Intelligence.** Younger generations agreed more strongly that AI will impact their jobs Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 👶 Median Hourly Wages of US Preschool Teachers Stayed Stagnant [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/07/HolonIQ_Inflation_adjusted_median_hourly_wages_of_preschool_teachers_in_the_US_2015_and_2022_USD_HCHO9F8DZJM5GZ6YE3M0.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHO9F8DZJM5GZ6YE3M0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Median hourly earnings for US preschool teachers stagnated between 2015 and 2022\. Preschool teachers are typically paid less than their kindergarten and school-level counterparts, with notable wage disparities across states. [As teacher shortages grow nationwide](https://www.fullmindlearning.com/blog/teacher-vacancies-by-state-us?ref=newsletters.qs.com), low pay continues to deter new entrants and drive attrition.[ Even as many states now mandate bachelor’s degrees and certification, wages remain stubbornly low](https://www.preschoolteacher.org/salaries/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), undermining workforce stability in early education. ## 🍃 Pumped Hydro Remains the World’s Largest Energy Storage [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/07/HolonIQ_Global_installed_energy_storage_capacity_by_scenario_2023_GW_HCHAFA137B9JM3F94ZMV--1-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHAFA137B9JM3F94ZMV?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Pumped-storage hydropower remained the largest energy storage source in 2023, reaching nearly 200GW, maintaining its dominance in large-scale storage. Meanwhile, [battery energy storage systems saw the fastest growth](https://www.mewburn.com/news-insights/battery-report-2024-bess-surging-in-the-decade-of-energy-storage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Described%20by%20The%20Economist%20as,role%20in%20global%20energy%20infrastructure.), driven by falling costs and rapid technological advancements. Although solar energy generation has now surpassed hydropower, [managing it effectively requires robust storage capacity](https://www.waterpowermagazine.com/analysis/why-pumped-storage-and-hydropowers-flexibility-is-crucial-to-the-net-zero-future/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). As countries push for net-zero targets, expanding energy storage is critical to ensuring stability and sustainability in green energy systems. ## 🤖 Younger Generations Agreed More Strongly That AI Will Impact Their Jobs [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/07/HolonIQ_Global_opinion_on_whether_AI_will_change_how_current_jobs_are_done_in_the_next_5_years_2025_HCHEOM377WE776F1A17F--1-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHEOM377WE776F1A17F?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Views on AI’s impact on jobs vary across age groups. Younger generations, drawn to tech-driven careers, are more likely to believe AI will reshape their work environments. Older generations,[ shaped by past revolutions like the internet and digital transformation](https://inspire.mindbreeze.com/blog/ai-across-ages-why-baby-boomers-gen-x-millennials-and-gen-z-view-genai-differently?ref=newsletters.qs.com), see AI as a tool to boost efficiency. Based on their accumulated experience, they believe AI still lacks the human judgment needed to handle complex, real-world challenges, making them less likely to think it will significantly affect their jobs. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com