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AI Work Index

Headline risk

3%

Very Low Risk

Helpers--extraction workers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 1120major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

7 current · 6.9 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $48K

Median annual wage

Demand -2%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.

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 48,400

Employment 2024

7.0K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-1.7%

Openings (2024–34)

0.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 35,77025th pctl: USD 39,980Median: USD 48,40075th pctl: USD 57,560Top 10%: USD 68,240

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedMechanicalFine motor

Tasks

  • 1. Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Organize materials to prepare for use. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Google DocsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Requirements

Telework: <10%Telework: >90%License required: 32.6%License required: 67.4%Apprenticeship: 13.5%Apprenticeship: 86.5%

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment 4.9/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.8/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.8/5
Exposed to Contaminants 4.7/5
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions 4.7/5

Worker profile

Median age 36.4 · 68K employed

Under 25: 26% · 25–54: 49% · 55+: 25%

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