As of June 2026, Brickmasons and Blockmasons has an AI-exposure score of 38/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

38/100
Low exposure
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More exposed than 7% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$62,120. About 5,600 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

Common titles
Block LayerBrick and Block MasonBricklayerMasonBlock MasonBlockmason
Typical preparation
Some Preparation Needed: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Skills and knowledge
CoordinationCritical ThinkingMonitoringSpeakingTime ManagementBuilding and Construction
Tools and technology
Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WindowsCPR Visual EstimatorConstruction Management Software ProEst
Work context
TelephoneFace-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeFrequent contact with othersConsequence of error

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Brickmasons and Blockmasons, SOC 47-2021.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Brickmasons and Blockmasons tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (100%).

Augmentable

No augmentable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (100%).

Durable
  • Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
  • Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
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