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Will AI replace brickmasons and blockmasons?AI replacement risk 7% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$62,120
25th–75th pct. $51,110–$79,350
Top pay (est.)
$130,000
Top 10% $100,010
Pay in 5 years
$72,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$84,900est.
$73,000–$98,600
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
7%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.1%
4,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Brickmasons and Blockmasons? AI replacement risk

7%
Very low
Ranked #4 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Key skills

Mathematics
3.4
Coordination
3.1
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.9
Active Listening
2.8
Time Management
2.6
Speaking
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
5.8
Mechanical
3.7
Public Safety and Security
3.5
Mathematics
3.4
Design
3.4
Engineering and Technology
3.3
Administration and Management
3.3
Production and Processing
3.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersPerforming General Physical ActivitiesScheduling Work and ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Trunk StrengthStatic StrengthVisualizationExtent FlexibilityNear VisionDynamic Strength

Education of workers

High school diploma
70%
Less than high school
13%
Some college
13%
Associate's degree
3%

Training before entry

2–4 years
36%
None / short demo
19%
1–3 months
16%
Over 10 years
9%
3–6 months
9%
1–2 years
6%
6–12 months
5%

Related work experience

2–4 years
36%
None
22%
1–2 years
18%
Over 10 years
8%
1–3 months
8%
6–12 months
5%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.