SOC 47-5099
Extraction Workers, All Other
Risk Score
⚠️36/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥6,070
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$50K
$36K – $81K
Projected Growth
📈+1.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Extraction Workers, All Other face a risk score of 36/100 — 8 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 $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 36/100, Extraction Workers, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like 3d printing of building components are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 6,070 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 Extraction Workers, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
3D printing of building components
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
🛡️ 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
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 | 57% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 74% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 83% |