SOC 47-2053
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ61/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ1,450
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$57K
$39K โ $105K
Projected Growth
๐-11.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Terrazzo Workers and Finishers face a risk score of 61/100 โ 17 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 $57K ($11K 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 61/100, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,450 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 Terrazzo Workers and Finishers?
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
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
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
Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Accounting software
Project management software
Spreadsheet software
Operating system software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
Design
Mathematics
English Language
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 | 67% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 73% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 71% |