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Will AI replace pile driver operators?AI replacement risk 12% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$73,300
25th–75th pct. $58,510–$106,430
Top pay (est.)
$162,000
Top 10% $124,600
Pay in 5 years
$84,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$96,600est.
$83,100–$112,200
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
12%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.7%
200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Pile Driver Operators? AI replacement risk

12%
Very low
Ranked #52 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 Pile Driver Operators

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.8
Operations Monitoring
3.6
Coordination
3.1
Equipment Maintenance
3.1
Troubleshooting
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Repairing
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
5.4
Mechanical
4.8
Engineering and Technology
4.3
Transportation
4.0
Design
3.7
Public Safety and Security
3.7
Mathematics
3.5
Administration and Management
3.2

What the work involves

Controlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentPerforming General Physical ActivitiesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Reaction TimeDepth PerceptionControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationResponse OrientationRate Control

Education of workers

High school diploma
53%
Post-secondary certificate
21%
Less than high school
19%
Some college
8%

Training before entry

2–4 years
24%
None / short demo
19%
1–2 years
17%
Up to 1 month
13%
3–6 months
10%
1–3 months
9%
6–12 months
7%
Over 10 years
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
38%
1–2 years
19%
None
13%
4–6 years
9%
3–6 months
8%
1–3 months
6%
Over 10 years
3%
6–12 months
2%
6–8 years
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.