SOC 47-2051
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ52/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ205,230
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$55K
$38K โ $88K
Projected Growth
๐+1.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers face a risk score of 52/100 โ 8 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 $55K ($8K 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 52/100, Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 205,230 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
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
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
๐ป Technology Skills
Information retrieval or search software
Analytical or scientific software
Project management software
Accounting software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Building and Construction
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
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 | 76% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 70% |