SOC 47-1000
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ33/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ806,080
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$79K
$51K โ $127K
Projected Growth
๐+5.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers face a risk score of 33/100 โ 11 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 โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $79K ($32K 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 33/100, Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 806,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites and client-facing consultation on custom project needs to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
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 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% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 55% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 53% |