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Will AI replace model makers, wood?AI replacement risk 24% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$56,550
25th–75th pct. $37,660–$87,150
Top pay (est.)
$127,500
Top 10% $98,050
Pay in 5 years
$65,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$74,800est.
$64,300–$86,800
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
24%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.3%
100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Model Makers, Wood? AI replacement risk

24%
Low
Ranked #169 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

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 Model Makers, Wood

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
2.9
Operations Analysis
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Active Listening
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Design
4.4
Building and Construction
4.3
Engineering and Technology
4.2
Mechanical
4.1
Production and Processing
3.9
Mathematics
3.8
Administration and Management
3.3
Computers and Electronics
3.0

What the work involves

Controlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesThinking CreativelyRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Important abilities

VisualizationFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionOral ComprehensionControl Precision

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
31%
Less than high school
30%
High school diploma
20%
Bachelor's degree
14%
Some college
4%

Training before entry

None / short demo
33%
1–3 months
29%
2–4 years
19%
1–2 years
16%
Up to 1 month
2%

Related work experience

4–6 years
30%
6–12 months
14%
Over 10 years
7%
8–10 years
2%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (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.