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Will AI replace stonemasons?AI replacement risk 6% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$57,390
25th–75th pct. $45,450–$71,630
Top pay (est.)
$112,000
Top 10% $86,180
Pay in 5 years
$66,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$76,100est.
$65,400–$88,300
Outlook score
45/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
6%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.4%
500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Stonemasons? AI replacement risk

6%
Very low
Ranked #1 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 Stonemasons

Key skills

Coordination
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.2
Mathematics
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
2.9
Judgment and Decision Making
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.7
Design
4.1
Mathematics
3.9
Production and Processing
3.5
Mechanical
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Administration and Management
3.1
English Language
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesControlling Machines and ProcessesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsThinking CreativelyInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthManual DexterityNear VisionExtent FlexibilityVisualization

Training before entry

3–6 months
18%
2–4 years
17%
6–12 months
17%
4–10 years
6%
Up to 1 month
5%
1–3 months
2%

Related work experience

4–6 years
43%
None
27%
2–4 years
18%
1–2 years
11%

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.