Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 83.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

56/100

Elevated

US Employment

👥

45,680

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$52K

$38K – $90K

Projected Growth

📈

+3.2%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

29/100

Low exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators face a risk score of 56/100 — 12 points above the national average of 44. With only 29/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $52K ($5K 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 56/100, Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 45,680 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions and adapting to unique building configurations on-site to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.