Lowest AI replacement risk first. Hands-on, physical and people-facing occupations rank highest. (841 occupations)
| # | Occupation | Median pay | In 10 yrs | Outlook | AI risk | Growth (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonemasons Construction · 7,820 workers |
$57,390 | $76,100est. | 45/100 | 6% | −5.4% |
| 1 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Construction · 1,180 workers |
$76,170 | $97,800est. | 48/100 | 6% | −13.0% |
| 1 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Construction · 7,490 workers |
$40,470 | $55,500est. | 48/100 | 6% | +1.5% |
| 4 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons Construction · 53K workers |
$62,120 | $84,900est. | 54/100 | 7% | +1.1% |
| 4 | Carpet Installers Construction · 14K workers |
$50,340 | $64,600est. | 38/100 | 7% | −16.4% |
| 4 | Electricians Construction · 757K workers |
$63,190 | $89,100est. | 78/100 | 7% | +9.2% |
| 4 | Pipelayers Construction · 33K workers |
$49,000 | $65,600est. | 41/100 | 7% | −3.1% |
| 4 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Construction · 466K workers |
$63,800 | $89,700est. | 76/100 | 7% | +6.8% |
| 4 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Construction · 14K workers |
$58,970 | $78,200est. | 48/100 | 7% | −5.3% |
| 4 | Roofers Construction · 135K workers |
$55,440 | $77,400est. | 65/100 | 7% | +5.3% |
| 4 | Helpers--Carpenters Construction · 22K workers |
$43,780 | $59,100est. | 47/100 | 7% | −1.7% |
| 4 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Construction · 44K workers |
$42,360 | $58,300est. | 54/100 | 7% | +2.4% |
| 4 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Construction · 45K workers |
$46,960 | $65,000est. | 63/100 | 7% | +3.6% |
| 14 | Firefighters Protective Services · 346K workers |
$59,280 | $82,000est. | 58/100 | 8% | +3.7% |
| 14 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Protective Services · 158K workers |
$33,580 | $46,900est. | 64/100 | 8% | +5.5% |
| 14 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners Cleaning & Building Services · 55K workers |
$50,960 | $70,700est. | 70/100 | 8% | +4.2% |
| 14 | Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Construction · 24K workers |
$56,460 | $79,600est. | 69/100 | 8% | +9.0% |
| 14 | Floor Sanders and Finishers Construction · 3,720 workers |
$50,440 | $69,000est. | 52/100 | 8% | +1.4% |
| 14 | Construction Laborers Construction · 1.1M workers |
$47,120 | $66,300est. | 67/100 | 8% | +7.3% |
| 14 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Construction · 44K workers |
$49,120 | $67,500est. | 48/100 | 8% | +2.4% |
| 14 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons Construction · 19K workers |
$57,660 | $79,400est. | 56/100 | 8% | +2.8% |
| 14 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers Construction · 68K workers |
$62,780 | $86,600est. | 62/100 | 8% | +3.1% |
| 14 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators Construction · 14K workers |
$61,810 | $85,300est. | 61/100 | 8% | +3.2% |
| 24 | Carpenters Construction · 670K workers |
$60,580 | $83,800est. | 67/100 | 9% | +3.9% |
| 24 | Glaziers Construction · 58K workers |
$57,080 | $78,200est. | 51/100 | 9% | +1.9% |
| 24 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance Construction · 225K workers |
$49,400 | $68,100est. | 66/100 | 9% | +3.0% |
| 24 | Paperhangers Construction · 1,570 workers |
$52,140 | $72,300est. | 67/100 | 9% | +4.3% |
| 24 | Fence Erectors Construction · 24K workers |
$47,980 | $66,900est. | 62/100 | 9% | +5.6% |
| 24 | Segmental Pavers | — | —est. | 71/100 | 9% | — |
| 24 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Construction · 13K workers |
$67,890 | $92,600est. | 57/100 | 9% | +0.8% |
| 24 | Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Construction · 43K workers |
$58,160 | $79,400est. | 52/100 | 9% | +1.1% |
| 24 | Helpers--Extraction Workers Construction · 6,700 workers |
$47,730 | $65,400est. | 52/100 | 9% | +1.7% |
| 33 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other Caregiving · 110K workers |
$48,430 | $67,300est. | 70/100 | 10% | +4.8% |
| 33 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Protective Services · 99K workers |
$93,530 | $129,200est. | 67/100 | 10% | +3.7% |
| 33 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other Protective Services · 21K workers |
$76,400 | $104,600est. | 60/100 | 10% | +1.9% |
| 33 | Protective Service Workers, All Other Protective Services · 82K workers |
$42,540 | $58,600est. | 66/100 | 10% | +3.0% |
| 33 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Beauty & Personal Care · 306K workers |
$35,790 | $50,400est. | 69/100 | 10% | +7.7% |
| 33 | Shampooers Beauty & Personal Care · 8,070 workers |
$32,600 | $45,500est. | 64/100 | 10% | +5.6% |
| 33 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Construction · 83K workers |
$58,930 | $80,900est. | 56/100 | 10% | +2.5% |
| 33 | Solar Photovoltaic Installers Construction · 31K workers |
$53,140 | $75,000est. | 78/100 | 10% | +36.5% |
| 33 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Construction · 11K workers |
$58,620 | $80,200est. | 52/100 | 10% | +1.6% |
| 33 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Construction · 34K workers |
$57,430 | $78,300est. | 47/100 | 10% | +1.0% |
| 43 | Dancers Entertainment · 8,130 workers |
— | —est. | 67/100 | 11% | +2.2% |
| 43 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Sports & Fitness · 323K workers |
$47,160 | $66,300est. | 73/100 | 11% | +7.3% |
| 43 | Tile and Stone Setters Construction · 36K workers |
$55,690 | $78,600est. | 69/100 | 11% | +9.8% |
| 43 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical Construction · 26K workers |
$58,340 | $81,100est. | 58/100 | 11% | +5.1% |
| 43 | Sheet Metal Workers Construction · 120K workers |
$61,800 | $84,800est. | 60/100 | 11% | +2.5% |
| 43 | Helpers--Electricians Construction · 64K workers |
$42,670 | $58,000est. | 50/100 | 11% | +0.6% |
| 43 | Helpers--Roofers Construction · 6,030 workers |
$44,160 | $59,900est. | 46/100 | 11% | −0.1% |
| 43 | Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Construction · 5,930 workers |
$74,500 | $95,300est. | 40/100 | 11% | −15.8% |