SOC 47-3014
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ57/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ7,220
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$38K
$31K โ $52K
Projected Growth
๐+2.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons face a risk score of 57/100 โ 13 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 $38K. 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 57/100, Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 7,220 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting to unique building configurations on-site and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
3D printing of building components
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
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 and equipment.
Perform support duties to assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or masons.
Apply protective coverings, such as masking tape, to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processes.
Erect scaffolding.
Fill cracks or breaks in surfaces of plaster articles or areas with putty or epoxy compounds.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Office suite software
Project management software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
English Language
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Mathematics
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 | 59% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 71% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 80% |