47-2021.00

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

8.3OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 78% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 82% probability of automation for this role
paper →
78%
of jobs safer
228
jobs riskier than this
+3.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Brickmasons and Blockmasons perform skilled manual construction requiring physical judgment about material placement, alignment, mortar consistency, and structural integrity. Semi-automated bricklaying robots (SAM100 by Construction Robotics, Hadrian X by FBR) exist and can increase output on large flat wall sections, but complex corners, openings, decorative work, and repair masonry require human skill. Through 2027, robotic bricklaying is adopted selectively in large commercial projects while residential and restoration work remains human-dominated.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$60,800
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.2%
As fast as average
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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83% automation risk

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