Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Construction Helpers:
41.8%
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%).
Low
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%).
Low
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 forHelpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
$47,550 median salary•1,100 annual openings•SOC Code: 47-3011.00
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 5 sources.
This career is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because automation is genuinely making its way into masonry work, with robots like the Hadrian X already laying hundreds of blocks per hour and tile-placing systems showing up on large job sites, so real change is happening. At the same time, the messy, unpredictable nature of real construction sites (uneven floors, shifting plans, tight corners) still trips up machines and keeps human helpers essential for now.
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This role is somewhat resilient
This career is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because automation is genuinely making its way into masonry work, with robots like the Hadrian X already laying hundreds of blocks per hour and tile-placing systems showing up on large job sites, so real change is happening. At the same time, the messy, unpredictable nature of real construction sites (uneven floors, shifting plans, tight corners) still trips up machines and keeps human helpers essential for now.
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Career: Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
They assist skilled workers by carrying materials, mixing mortar, and ensuring the work area is clean and organized for building walls, floors, and other structures.
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Alternate Titles
Bricklayer Helper · Hod Carrier · Mason Assistant · Mason Tender · Bricklayer Apprentice · Helper · Marble Helper · Mason Apprentice · Masonry Helper · Setter Apprentice
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$47,550
Jobs (2025)
14,100
Growth (2025-35)
-11.7%
Annual Openings
1,100
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
Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
2
Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
3
Correct surface imperfections or fill chipped, cracked, or broken bricks or tiles, using fillers, adhesives, or grouting materials.
4
Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
5
Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels.
6
Remove excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels.
7
Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
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.
