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Will AI replace refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons?AI replacement risk 24% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$61,290
25th–75th pct. $50,050–$75,000
Top pay (est.)
$112,500
Top 10% $86,510
Pay in 5 years
$69,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,700est.
$66,800–$90,200
Outlook score
41/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
24%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−13.7%
100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons? 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 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.2
Operation and Control
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Troubleshooting
2.9
Coordination
2.8
Equipment Maintenance
2.8
Repairing
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.3
English Language
2.8
Mathematics
2.6
Production and Processing
2.5
Public Safety and Security
2.4
Education and Training
2.4
Design
2.2
Engineering and Technology
2.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsControlling Machines and ProcessesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Near VisionExtent FlexibilityArm-Hand SteadinessSelective AttentionManual DexterityControl Precision

Education of workers

High school diploma
75%
Post-secondary certificate
17%
Some college
7%

Training before entry

3–6 months
31%
Up to 1 month
27%
6–12 months
16%
1–2 years
13%
1–3 months
9%
2–4 years
4%

Related work experience

6–12 months
24%
1–3 months
20%
None
18%
3–6 months
14%
Up to 1 month
13%
1–2 years
5%
4–6 years
5%
6–8 years
2%

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.