Pipelayers
Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains.
SOC 47-2151
AI exposure: 22/100
shielded tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipelayers | 22 | $47,280 | +5% | 33,800 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Technical Knowledge
- Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Pipelayers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Pipelayers role. Its 22/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 22/100, in the Shielded band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $47,280 median annual wage and 5% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 22 | $47,220 | +5% | 252,500 |
| Carpet Installers | 22 | $47,170 | +3% | 24,400 |
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | 22 | $47,940 | +3% | 25,600 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 22 | $48,040 | +5% | 21,100 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 22 | $48,090 | +5% | 32,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 22 | $46,310 | +0% | 1,242,600 |
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