Headline risk
4%
Very Low RiskTerrazzo workers and finishers
United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.
Why This Score
Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities
Median annual wage
Projected employment change over 10 years
Typical preparation needed for this occupation
Occupation profile
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
Task evidence
100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage
Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works
United States Now
Median Wage
USD 57,260
Employment 2024
1.5K
Projected Change (2024–34)
-11.1%
Openings (2024–34)
0.1K
Wage distribution
Demand outlook
Overall employment of masonry workers is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034.
Role Profile
Tasks
- 1. Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer. AI use: 0%
- 2. Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks. AI use: 0%
- 3. Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used. AI use: 0%
- 4. Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer. AI use: 0%
- 5. Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines. AI use: 0%
- 6. Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation. AI use: 0%
Technologies
Requirements
Work context
Worker profile
Median age 39.2 · 51K employed
Under 25: 20% · 25–54: 69% · 55+: 12%
Related
Source coverage
11/11 source families · O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Mapping quality
title_match · employment series present
Narrative & sources
Masonry workers use bricks, concrete and concrete blocks, and natural and manmade stones to build structures.
Masonry work is physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting and long periods of standing, kneeling, and bending. Most masons work full time.
Masons typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the trade either through an apprenticeship or on the job.
The median annual wage for masonry workers was $56,600 in May 2024.
Overall employment of masonry workers is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034.
Published limitations
This page shows the local country layer, not realised individual job outcomes. The global structural baseline is shared across countries; only the local demand and wage layer changes here.
Built from O*NET occupation descriptions, task statements, technology skills, work context, Job Zones, Anthropic task penetration, BLS OEWS wages, BLS projection tables, BLS ORS requirements, BLS OOH narrative content, BLS skills data, and BLS CPS occupation age tables.