Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Floor Layers (except CWH):
57.0%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
AI Resilience Report forFloor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
$56,460 median salary•2,200 annual openings•SOC Code: 47-2042.00
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
Floor layers who install vinyl and linoleum flooring are holding up really well against AI because the physical work itself is genuinely hard to automate. Every job site is different, with unique moisture levels, uneven surfaces, and custom layouts that require a skilled person to assess and adapt on the spot, and robots simply cannot handle those kinds of cramped, unpredictable conditions.
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This role is mostly resilient
Floor layers who install vinyl and linoleum flooring are holding up really well against AI because the physical work itself is genuinely hard to automate. Every job site is different, with unique moisture levels, uneven surfaces, and custom layouts that require a skilled person to assess and adapt on the spot, and robots simply cannot handle those kinds of cramped, unpredictable conditions.
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Career: Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
They install and finish soft flooring materials like vinyl or linoleum to create smooth, durable surfaces in homes and buildings.
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Alternate Titles
Floor Coverings Installer · Floor Layer · Flooring Installer · Flooring Mechanic · Floor Covering Contractor · Floor Installer · Tile Installer · Tile Setter · Vinyl Installer · Vinyl Mechanic
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$56,460
Jobs (2025)
29,800
Growth (2025-35)
+9.0%
Annual Openings
2,200
Education
No formal educational credential
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Heat and soften floor covering materials to patch cracks or fit floor coverings around irregular surfaces, using blowtorch.
2
Form a smooth foundation by stapling plywood or Masonite over the floor or by brushing waterproof compound onto surface and filling cracks with plaster, putty, or grout to seal pores.
3
Lay out, position, and apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors, walls, and cabinets, following guidelines to keep courses straight and create designs.
4
Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint.
5
Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering.
6
Disconnect and remove appliances, light fixtures, and worn floor and wall covering from floors, walls, and cabinets.
7
Roll and press sheet wall and floor covering into cement base to smooth and finish surface, using hand roller.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
