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Will AI replace rock splitters, quarry?AI replacement risk 11% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$48,740
25th–75th pct. $42,670–$60,030
Top pay (est.)
$88,000
Top 10% $67,710
Pay in 5 years
$57,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$68,000est.
$58,500–$78,900
Outlook score
65/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
11%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.8%
400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Rock Splitters, Quarry? AI replacement risk

11%
Very low
Ranked #43 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 Rock Splitters, Quarry

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.0
Operations Monitoring
2.9
Coordination
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.6
Active Listening
2.6
Speaking
2.6
Complex Problem Solving
2.5
Quality Control Analysis
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
3.4
Education and Training
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
3.0
Mechanical
2.9
English Language
2.7
Physics
2.6
Transportation
2.5
Mathematics
2.5

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsControlling Machines and ProcessesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityStaminaReaction TimeManual Dexterity

Education of workers

Less than high school
50%
High school diploma
31%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
38%
6–12 months
31%
None / short demo
21%
3–6 months
6%
4–10 years
4%

Related work experience

Up to 1 month
29%
6–12 months
28%
None
17%
1–3 months
8%
3–6 months
6%
1–2 years
5%
2–4 years
3%
6–8 years
3%

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.