Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
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How AI Impacts Each Task
14 tasks analyzed
Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering.
Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions.
Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that it is firm and dry.
Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint.
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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering. | - | - | - |
| Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions. | - | - | - |
| Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that it is firm and dry. | - | - | - |
| Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$54,340
per year
Mean Wage
$60,550
per year
Employment
25K
workers
Wage Range
$37,190 - $97,180
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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