Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a plumber:
Install pipes15% automatable
Repair leaks10% automatable
Read blueprints40% automatable
Inspect systems45% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
-1%
employment
+0.5% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)12%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score11%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI leak detection
Smart water systems
What AI Cannot Replace
Physical work
Custom installations
Emergency repairs
Complex systems
How to Future-Proof Your Career
Master plumber license
Green plumbing
Commercial plumbing
Pipefitting
Key Skills for This Role
Plumbing SystemsProblem SolvingPhysical Strength
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.