51-9195.04

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

Shape molten glass according to patterns.

8.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 87% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 90% probability of automation for this role
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87%
of jobs safer
131
jobs riskier than this
+6.2%
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.

Glass blowers, molders, and finishers in the artistic and industrial glass sector perform highly skilled manual work that defines the character of the product. Automated glass forming handles high-volume production (bottles, containers), but artistic blown glass, scientific glassware, and architectural specialty glass require human craftsmanship. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable for skilled specialty glass workers; the handmade premium is real and robotic glass manipulation lacks the dexterity for complex forms.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$45,690
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+6.2%
Faster than 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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88% automation risk

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