Extraction Workers

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 17.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

29/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

212,920

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$56K

$38K – $83K

Projected Growth

📈

-0.3%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

35/100

Moderate exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Extraction Workers face a risk score of 29/100 — 15 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $56K ($10K above the national median). The 2 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →

🔍 AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of just 29/100, Extraction Workers is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like client-facing consultation on custom project needs and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 212,920 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.

Will AI Replace Extraction Workers?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

BIM-integrated automated progress tracking

Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation

Autonomous heavy equipment operation

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

✓

Client-facing consultation on custom project needs

✓

Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations

✓

Adapting to unique building configurations on-site

✓

Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites

✓

Physical work in confined or elevated spaces

📊 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.