39
/100

SOC 47-4021

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 39.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

39/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

23,340

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$107K

$55K – $149K

Projected Growth

📈

+5%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

31/100

Moderate exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers face a risk score of 39/100 — 5 points below the national average of 44. With only 31/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $107K ($60K 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 39/100, Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like bim-integrated automated progress tracking are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 23,340 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in client-facing consultation on custom project needs and navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

1

BIM-integrated automated progress tracking

2

Autonomous heavy equipment operation

3

AI project scheduling and resource optimization

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

Client-facing consultation on custom project needs

Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites

Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations

Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions

📊 vs National Average

Median Wage$107K
+$60K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score39/100
-5

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure31/100
-7

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth5.0%
+1.3%

National avg: 3.7%

🔄 Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Engineers20$106K53%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer29$128K65%
Chemical Engineers30$122K63%