SOC 49-9045
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
Risk Score
⚠️68/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥1,100
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$59K
$37K – $81K
Projected Growth
📈-16.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons face a risk score of 68/100 — 24 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 $59K ($12K 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 68/100, Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,100 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection and customer communication about technical issues to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Customer communication about technical issues
Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery
📊 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 | 61% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 80% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 70% |