SOC 47-2051
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Risk Score
⚠️52/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥205,230
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$55K
$38K – $88K
Projected Growth
📈+1.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers face a risk score of 52/100 — 8 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 $55K ($8K 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 52/100, Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 205,230 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
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 | 76% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 70% |