Helpers, Construction Trades

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

37/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

186,250

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$40K

$31K – $57K

Projected Growth

📈

+1.8%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

35/100

Moderate exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Helpers, Construction Trades face a risk score of 37/100 — 7 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 $40K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →

🔍 AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 37/100, Helpers, Construction Trades faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like 3d printing of building components are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 186,250 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions and adapting to unique building configurations on-site to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Helpers, Construction Trades?

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

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

3D printing of building components

BIM-integrated automated progress tracking

Autonomous heavy equipment operation

🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation

✓

Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions

✓

Adapting to unique building configurations on-site

✓

Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations

✓

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.