SOC 47-2041
Carpet Installers
Risk Score
⚠️72/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥14,980
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$50K
$33K – $83K
Projected Growth
📈-9.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖53/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Carpet Installers face a risk score of 72/100 — 28 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $50K ($4K 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 72/100, Carpet Installers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation and autonomous heavy equipment operation. The 14,980 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Carpet Installers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
📊 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 | 69% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 71% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 80% |