47-2061.00

Construction Laborers

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

8.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 84% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 88% probability of automation for this role
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84%
of jobs safer
159
jobs riskier than this
+7.3%
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.

Construction laborers perform an enormous variety of physical tasks on job sites, from earthmoving support to concrete work to debris removal, making full automation technically prohibitive. Semi-autonomous equipment like robotic bricklayers (Fastbrick Robotics) address narrow tasks but cannot replicate the general-purpose physical adaptability human laborers provide. Through 2027 AI and robotics will reduce demand for laborers on highly repetitive, high-volume tasks at the margins but the overall construction labor shortage will dominate the employment picture.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$46,730
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+7.3%
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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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 →