47-2042.00

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.

8.1OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 76% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 79% probability of automation for this role
paper →
76%
of jobs safer
250
jobs riskier than this
+9.5%
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.

Floor laying is a physically intensive trade with no commercially viable autonomous robotics solutions for irregular residential and commercial spaces through 2027. AI can assist with material estimation and layout planning software, marginally reducing measurement time. This role faces very low AI displacement risk; the manual skill of cutting, fitting, and adhering flooring materials to irregular surfaces is a craft that current robotics cannot replicate economically.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$54,340
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+9.5%
Faster than average
Education Required
No formal educational credential
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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81% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →