Will AI replace segmental pavers?AI replacement risk 9% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★☆☆

Median annual pay

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National statistics

Top pay (est.)

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Top 10% —

Pay in 5 years

—est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

—est.

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Outlook score

71/100

★★★★☆ Good

AI replacement risk

Very low

Job growth (10 yr)

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BLS projections

Will AI replace Segmental Pavers? AI replacement risk

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 Segmental Pavers

Key skills

Coordination

3.8

Active Listening

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Operation and Control

2.9

Time Management

2.9

Monitoring

2.9

Persuasion

2.8

Social Perceptiveness

2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Building and Construction

3.3

Transportation

3.2

Administration and Management

3.1

Engineering and Technology

3.0

Public Safety and Security

2.5

Design

2.3

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsControlling Machines and ProcessesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionControl PrecisionNear VisionStatic StrengthSelective AttentionMultilimb Coordination

Education of workers

High school diploma

59%

Post-secondary certificate

31%

Less than high school

Some college

Training before entry

6–12 months

39%

3–6 months

33%

1–3 months

11%

None / short demo

Up to 1 month

2–4 years

Related work experience

1–2 years

41%

6–12 months

31%

None

15%

2–4 years

4–6 years

Up to 1 month

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

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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: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS; Employment Projections); 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.