SOC 47-2142
Paperhangers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ63/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ1,520
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$48K
$35K โ $69K
Projected Growth
๐+5.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Paperhangers face a risk score of 63/100 โ 19 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $48K ($2K 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 63/100, Paperhangers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like bim-integrated automated progress tracking are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,520 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Paperhangers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
3D printing of building components
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
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
Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Project management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Enterprise application integration software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Building and Construction
Mathematics
Mechanical
Administration and Management
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 | 51% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 83% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 77% |