SOC 47-2021
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Risk Score
⚠️51/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥53,520
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$61K
$41K – $96K
Projected Growth
📈+3.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Brickmasons and Blockmasons face a risk score of 51/100 — 7 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 $61K ($14K 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 51/100, Brickmasons and Blockmasons faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 53,520 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and client-facing consultation on custom project needs to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Brickmasons and Blockmasons?
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
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
📊 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 | 67% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 83% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 81% |