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Will AI replace tapers?AI replacement risk 15% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$68,270
25th–75th pct. $52,730–$88,540
Top pay (est.)
$139,200
Top 10% $107,110
Pay in 5 years
$79,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$91,600est.
$78,800–$106,300
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
15%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.6%
900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Tapers? AI replacement risk

15%
Very low
Ranked #69 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 Tapers

Key skills

Time Management
2.4
Monitoring
2.4
Coordination
2.2
Active Listening
2.2
Reading Comprehension
2.0
Speaking
2.0
Judgment and Decision Making
2.0
Critical Thinking
2.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administration and Management
4.2
Education and Training
3.6
Public Safety and Security
3.5
Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Building and Construction
3.4
English Language
3.2
Production and Processing
2.8
Mechanical
2.7

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Important abilities

Extent FlexibilityNear VisionTrunk StrengthManual DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessFinger Dexterity

Training before entry

2–4 years
27%
None / short demo
24%
6–12 months
19%
Up to 1 month
14%
3–6 months
10%
1–2 years
4%
1–3 months
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
32%
4–6 years
16%
None
16%
Up to 1 month
16%
6–12 months
13%
1–2 years
8%

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.