Will AI replace pourers and casters, metal?AI replacement risk 36% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$51,810
25th–75th pct. $45,190–$61,700
Top pay (est.)
$93,700
Top 10% $72,040
Pay in 5 years
$59,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$67,300est.
$57,900–$78,200
Outlook score
36/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
36%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.0%
400 openings / yr
Will AI replace Pourers and Casters, Metal? AI replacement risk
36%
Low
Ranked #333 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 Pourers and Casters, Metal
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Performing General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Important abilities
Near VisionReaction TimeStatic StrengthPerceptual SpeedArm-Hand SteadinessTrunk Strength
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
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.