47
/100

SOC 47-2042

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 79.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

47/100

Elevated

US Employment

👥

24,850

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$54K

$37K – $97K

Projected Growth

📈

+9.5%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

10/100

Low exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles face a risk score of 47/100 — 3 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 $54K ($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 47/100, Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like bim-integrated automated progress tracking are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 24,850 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 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles?

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

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

1

BIM-integrated automated progress tracking

2

AI project scheduling and resource optimization

3

Drone-based site surveying and inspection

4

Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites

Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations

Adapting to unique building configurations on-site

Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions

📊 vs National Average

Median Wage$54K
+$8K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score47/100
+3

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure10/100
-28

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth9.5%
+5.8%

National avg: 3.7%

🔄 Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Engineers20$106K59%
Extraction Workers29$56K81%
Electricians32$62K75%