Will AI replace terrazzo workers and finishers?AI replacement risk 6% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$76,170
25th–75th pct. $54,830–$114,780
Top pay (est.)
$164,000
Top 10% $126,130
Pay in 5 years
$86,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$97,800est.
$84,100–$113,500
Outlook score
48/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
6%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−13.0%
100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Terrazzo Workers and Finishers? 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 Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Key skills

Coordination
3.1
Monitoring
2.6
Operation and Control
2.5
Time Management
2.5
Critical Thinking
2.4
Complex Problem Solving
2.4
Quality Control Analysis
2.4
Judgment and Decision Making
2.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.3
Chemistry
3.8
Production and Processing
3.5
Design
3.5
Mechanical
3.4
Administration and Management
3.0
Mathematics
2.9
Education and Training
2.9

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Static StrengthExtent FlexibilityTrunk StrengthManual DexterityNear VisionFinger Dexterity

Education of workers

High school diploma
70%
Less than high school
14%
Post-secondary certificate
10%
Some college
6%

Training before entry

None / short demo
45%
Up to 1 month
18%
6–12 months
12%
4–10 years
8%
1–3 months
6%
2–4 years
5%
1–2 years
3%
3–6 months
3%

Related work experience

None
50%
2–4 years
19%
6–12 months
10%
8–10 years
8%
1–2 years
6%
Up to 1 month
3%
4–6 years
3%

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.