SOC 47-2011
Boilermakers
Risk Score
⚠️45/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥10,170
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$73K
$48K – $108K
Projected Growth
📈-2.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Boilermakers face a risk score of 45/100 — 1 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $73K ($27K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 45/100, Boilermakers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 10,170 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions and client-facing consultation on custom project needs to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Boilermakers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 55% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 84% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 59% |