51-9031.00

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber.

7.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 68% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 64% probability of automation for this role
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68%
of jobs safer
332
jobs riskier than this
-18.1%
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.

Cutters and Trimmers by hand—in garments, food, or other materials—perform precision manual work in low-volume or custom applications where automated cutting systems are not cost-justified. The skilled craftsmanship and adaptability to varied materials keeps these roles human-dependent. Through 2027, residual demand exists in tailoring, specialty food production, and custom manufacturing; large-scale production has already automated these tasks and the remaining human work is the long tail of customization.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$38,800
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-18.1%
Declining
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 1 / 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 →