SOC 47-2141
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Risk Score
⚠️50/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥224,180
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$49K
$37K – $77K
Projected Growth
📈+3.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Painters, Construction and Maintenance face a risk score of 50/100 — 6 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 50/100, Painters, Construction and Maintenance faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like drone-based site surveying and inspection are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 224,180 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 Painters, Construction and Maintenance?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
3D printing of building components
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
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% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 72% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 81% |