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Will AI replace painters, construction and maintenance?AI replacement risk 9% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$49,400
25th–75th pct. $44,640–$61,660
Top pay (est.)
$102,500
Top 10% $78,810
Pay in 5 years
$58,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$68,100est.
$58,500–$79,000
Outlook score
66/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
9%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.0%
25K openings / yr

Will AI replace Painters, Construction and Maintenance? AI replacement risk

9%
Very low
Ranked #24 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 Painters, Construction and Maintenance

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Coordination
2.9
Time Management
2.8
Reading Comprehension
2.8
Social Perceptiveness
2.6
Monitoring
2.6
Management of Personnel Resources
2.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administration and Management
3.6
Education and Training
3.0
Chemistry
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.7
Customer and Personal Service
2.6
Building and Construction
2.5
Mechanical
2.2
Mathematics
2.2

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesScheduling Work and Activities

Important abilities

Trunk StrengthVisual Color DiscriminationFar VisionNear VisionOral ExpressionStatic Strength

Education of workers

Post-doctoral training
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
47%
1–2 years
17%
2–4 years
16%
1–3 months
15%
3–6 months
2%
Over 10 years
2%

Related work experience

Over 10 years
2%
2–4 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some 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.