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Construction Laborer

Perform tasks on construction sites requiring physical labor.

Role Exposure Estimate
31%
Baseline: 32% 1 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/24/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a construction laborer:

Prepare sites45% estimated exposure
Load materials55% estimated exposure
Assist tradespeople30% estimated exposure
Operate equipment50% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

-1%
employment
+1.0% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)32%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score31%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

Construction robots
Automated equipment
3D printing construction

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Variable environments
Complex tasks
Problem solving
Skilled assistance

Practical Ways to Adapt

Skilled trade apprenticeship
Equipment operation
Safety certifications
Supervision

Key Skills for This Role

Physical StrengthTool OperationTeamwork

Career Overview

Median Salary$41,000/yr
Total Employed1.2M
Job Outlookgrowing
Categorytrades

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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.

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