SOC 47-2000
Construction Trades Workers
Risk Score
⚠️35/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥4,691,890
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$56K
$37K – $97K
Projected Growth
📈+5.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Construction Trades Workers face a risk score of 35/100 — 9 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $56K ($10K 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 35/100, Construction Trades Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like drone-based site surveying and inspection are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 4,691,890 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Construction Trades Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
3D printing of building components
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
📊 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% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 81% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 79% |