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Will AI replace construction and extraction jobs?

The 61 construction and extraction jobs in the index score 7 out of 100 on average, which is low exposure to AI. That ranks the field #22 of 22, where #1 is the most exposed. Together these jobs employ about 7,844,860 people in the US.

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All 61 construction and extraction jobs, most exposed first

Scores run from 0 (AI can speed up almost none of the tasks) to 100 (almost all of them). How scores work.

#JobExposureLevelUS workersMedian pay
1Solar Energy Installation ManagersConstruction and Extraction43Elevated812,210$79,920
2Energy AuditorsConstruction and Extraction43Elevated146,720$74,690
3First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersConstruction and Extraction40Elevated812,210$79,920
4Construction and Building InspectorsConstruction and Extraction24Moderate146,720$74,690
5Weatherization Installers and TechniciansConstruction and Extraction20Moderate28,380$49,910
6Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersConstruction and Extraction18Low23,790$109,910
7ElectriciansConstruction and Extraction15Low757,220$63,190
8CarpentersConstruction and Extraction14Low670,090$60,580
9Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction14Low19,450$60,190
10Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersConstruction and Extraction14Low5,100$61,390
11Solar Photovoltaic InstallersConstruction and Extraction11Low31,350$53,140
12Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersConstruction and Extraction10Low465,840$63,800
13Tile and Stone SettersConstruction and Extraction9Low35,850$55,690
14GlaziersConstruction and Extraction8Low58,480$57,080
15Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersConstruction and Extraction8Low51,710$49,450
16Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersConstruction and Extraction8Low30,650$49,880
17Plasterers and Stucco MasonsConstruction and Extraction8Low19,310$57,660
18Rock Splitters, QuarryConstruction and Extraction8Low3,320$48,740
19Floor Sanders and FinishersConstruction and Extraction7Low3,720$50,440
20Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersConstruction and Extraction7Low13,800$58,970
21Sheet Metal WorkersConstruction and Extraction7Low119,770$61,800
22Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction6Low43,140$58,160
23Carpet InstallersConstruction and Extraction6Low13,780$50,340
24Painters, Construction and MaintenanceConstruction and Extraction6Low225,190$49,400
25Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsConstruction and Extraction5Low478,090$59,850
26Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction5Low12,600$67,890
27Fence ErectorsConstruction and Extraction5Low24,480$47,980
28Construction LaborersConstruction and Extraction5Low1,096,780$47,120
29Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallConstruction and Extraction5Low44,440$49,120
30Solar Thermal Installers and TechniciansConstruction and Extraction5Low465,840$63,800
31Insulation Workers, MechanicalConstruction and Extraction5Low25,660$58,340
32Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersConstruction and Extraction4Low83,080$58,930
33Segmental PaversConstruction and Extraction4Low28,380$49,910
34RoofersConstruction and Extraction4Low135,490$55,440
35Brickmasons and BlockmasonsConstruction and Extraction4Low52,550$62,120
36PipelayersConstruction and Extraction4Low33,050$49,000
37BoilermakersConstruction and Extraction3Low10,190$76,410
38Structural Iron and Steel WorkersConstruction and Extraction3Low68,380$62,780
39PaperhangersConstruction and Extraction3Low1,570$52,140
40Helpers--ElectriciansConstruction and Extraction2Low63,630$42,670
41Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningConstruction and Extraction2Low5,930$74,500
42Highway Maintenance WorkersConstruction and Extraction2Low154,960$50,260
43Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersConstruction and Extraction0Low206,170$57,020
44Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsConstruction and Extraction0Low14,000$61,810
45Derrick Operators, Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction0Low10,590$58,620
46Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningConstruction and Extraction0Low34,480$57,430
47Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesConstruction and Extraction0Low23,640$56,460
48Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersConstruction and Extraction0Low14,170$47,550
49Helpers--CarpentersConstruction and Extraction0Low21,680$43,780
50Helpers--Extraction WorkersConstruction and Extraction0Low6,700$47,730
51Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsConstruction and Extraction0Low7,490$40,470
52Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersConstruction and Extraction0Low44,330$42,360
53Helpers--RoofersConstruction and Extraction0Low6,030$44,160
54Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsConstruction and Extraction0Low41,820$53,340
55Pile Driver OperatorsConstruction and Extraction0Low2,310$73,300
56Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsConstruction and Extraction0Low19,580$70,070
57Roof Bolters, MiningConstruction and Extraction0Low2,160$78,540
58Roustabouts, Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction0Low44,970$46,960
59StonemasonsConstruction and Extraction0Low7,820$57,390
60TapersConstruction and Extraction0Low12,840$68,270
61Terrazzo Workers and FinishersConstruction and Extraction0Low1,180$76,170

Questions about construction and extraction jobs and AI

Will AI replace construction and extraction jobs?

Not as a whole. The 61 construction and extraction jobs in the index have an average AI exposure score of 7 out of 100 (low), #22 of 22 fields. Exposure means parts of the work are likely to change, not that the jobs will disappear.

Which construction and extraction jobs are most exposed to AI?

Solar Energy Installation Managers (43/100), Energy Auditors (43/100), First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (40/100).

Which construction and extraction jobs are safest from AI?

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers (0/100), Tapers (0/100), Stonemasons (0/100).

How many people work in construction and extraction jobs?

About 7,844,860 people in the US work in the jobs listed here (BLS, May 2025).

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