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Will AI replace insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall?AI replacement risk 8% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$49,120
25th–75th pct. $43,200–$60,980
Top pay (est.)
$101,600
Top 10% $78,190
Pay in 5 years
$57,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$67,500est.
$58,100–$78,400
Outlook score
48/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
8%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.4%
3,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall? AI replacement risk

8%
Very low
Ranked #14 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 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.0
Operations Monitoring
2.9
Monitoring
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.8
Coordination
2.8
Quality Control Analysis
2.6
Time Management
2.4
Judgment and Decision Making
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
3.5
Mechanical
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
2.8
Transportation
2.6
Administration and Management
2.5
English Language
2.4
Design
2.4
Mathematics
2.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsControlling Machines and ProcessesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Extent FlexibilityTrunk StrengthNear VisionManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationVisualization

Education of workers

High school diploma
68%
Less than high school
29%
Post-secondary certificate
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
26%
None / short demo
21%
3–6 months
20%
2–4 years
12%
1–3 months
10%
4–10 years
9%
6–12 months
2%

Related work experience

None
38%
3–6 months
18%
Up to 1 month
15%
4–6 years
10%
1–2 years
9%
6–12 months
9%

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.