SOC 47-2022
Stonemasons
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ42/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ8,750
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$52K
$37K โ $83K
Projected Growth
๐-3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Stonemasons face a risk score of 42/100 โ 2 points below 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 $52K ($6K 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 42/100, Stonemasons faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like bim-integrated automated progress tracking are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 8,750 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Stonemasons?
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
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
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
Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.
Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.
๐ป Technology Skills
Access software
Project management software
Analytical or scientific software
Accounting software
Web platform development software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
Building and Construction
Public Safety and Security
Design
Mechanical
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 | 69% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 71% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 80% |