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Will AI replace cement masons and concrete finishers?AI replacement risk 13% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$57,020
25th–75th pct. $47,010–$66,870
Top pay (est.)
$111,100
Top 10% $85,480
Pay in 5 years
$66,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,800est.
$66,900–$90,300
Outlook score
45/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
13%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.6%
14K openings / yr

Will AI replace Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers? AI replacement risk

13%
Very low
Ranked #58 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 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Key skills

Coordination
3.2
Monitoring
2.9
Operation and Control
2.8
Time Management
2.8
Quality Control Analysis
2.8
Mathematics
2.8
Complex Problem Solving
2.6
Operations Monitoring
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
3.5
English Language
3.1
Public Safety and Security
3.1
Mathematics
2.9
Mechanical
2.6
Education and Training
2.5
Design
2.3
Production and Processing
2.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsScheduling Work and Activities

Important abilities

Trunk StrengthStatic StrengthNear VisionExtent FlexibilityManual DexterityVisualization

Education of workers

Less than high school
52%
High school diploma
35%
Post-secondary certificate
13%

Training before entry

None / short demo
34%
Up to 1 month
23%
6–12 months
14%
1–2 years
11%
3–6 months
11%
1–3 months
4%
2–4 years
2%
Over 10 years
1%

Related work experience

None
26%
6–12 months
23%
1–2 years
20%
1–3 months
12%
Up to 1 month
12%
3–6 months
5%
4–6 years
3%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (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.