SOC 47-5023
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ58/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ17,410
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$60K
$44K โ $88K
Projected Growth
๐+2.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค49/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas face a risk score of 58/100 โ 14 points above the national average of 44. With only 49/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $60K ($13K 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 58/100, Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai project scheduling and resource optimization are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 17,410 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites and adapting to unique building configurations on-site to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
3D printing of building components
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
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
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
๐ป Technology Skills
Mobile location based services software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Administration and Management
Transportation
Public Safety and Security
Design
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 | 61% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 82% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 80% |