SOC 47-2131
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Risk Score
⚠️53/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥38,610
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$49K
$36K – $77K
Projected Growth
📈+3.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall face a risk score of 53/100 — 9 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 $49K ($2K 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 53/100, Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 38,610 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical work in confined or elevated spaces and navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall?
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
3D printing of building components
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
📊 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 | 51% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 78% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 72% |