SOC 47-2211
Sheet Metal Workers
Risk Score
⚠️50/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥117,470
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$61K
$38K – $103K
Projected Growth
📈+2.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖22/100
Low exposure
💡 Sheet Metal Workers face a risk score of 50/100 — 6 points above the national average of 44. With only 22/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $61K ($15K 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, Sheet Metal Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like bim-integrated automated progress tracking are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 117,470 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical work in confined or elevated spaces and adapting to unique building configurations on-site to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Sheet Metal Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
📊 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% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 81% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 79% |