SOC 47-2041
Carpet Installers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ72/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ14,980
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$50K
$33K โ $83K
Projected Growth
๐-9.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Carpet Installers face a risk score of 72/100 โ 28 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $50K ($4K 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 72/100, Carpet Installers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation and autonomous heavy equipment operation. The 14,980 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Carpet Installers?
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
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
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
Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Data base user interface and query software
Project management software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Administration and Management
English Language
Building and Construction
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 | 69% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 71% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 80% |