SOC 47-5044
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Risk Score
⚠️70/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥6,130
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$69K
$48K – $83K
Projected Growth
📈-22.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖42/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining face a risk score of 70/100 — 26 points above the national average of 44. With only 42/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $69K ($23K 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 70/100, Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include autonomous heavy equipment operation and robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation. The 6,130 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and physical work in confined or elevated spaces to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
📊 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 | 65% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 74% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 72% |