SOC 47-3012
Helpers--Carpenters
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ56/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ24,610
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$42K
$32K โ $52K
Projected Growth
๐+4.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Helpers--Carpenters face a risk score of 56/100 โ 12 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 $42K. 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 56/100, Helpers--Carpenters 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 24,610 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 Helpers--Carpenters?
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
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
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
Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
๐ป Technology Skills
Project management software
Computer aided design CAD software
Accounting software
Operating system software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
Mechanical
Mathematics
Transportation
English Language
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 | 57% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 84% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 78% |