SOC 47-2021
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ51/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ53,520
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$61K
$41K โ $96K
Projected Growth
๐+3.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Brickmasons and Blockmasons face a risk score of 51/100 โ 7 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $61K ($14K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 51/100, Brickmasons and Blockmasons faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 53,520 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and client-facing consultation on custom project needs to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Brickmasons and Blockmasons?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Project management software
Accounting software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
Mathematics
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Production and Processing
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 67% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 83% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 81% |