Search another job
Welder
🇺🇸 United States · Construction & TradesLast to go#636 of 790 jobs in the United States · Among the safest 20%
My Job Lifespan
14 yrs 11 mo
00days 00:00:00:000
until AI starts replacing people in this job
Sep 8, 2041 · 5461 days left
Factory and shipyard welding will see AI seam-tracking robots cut hiring by the early 2030s, while awkward on-site field welding stays human for 20+ years.
AI vs Humans: whose side are you on?
Replacement riskLow
Human share in 204645%
Growth 24–34+1%
Estimated AI timeline
AI impact · Shrinking2026 · Now2056
Likely range 7 yrs 11 mo – 24 yrs 11 mo
Top 3 jobs to switch toShown after the test
Find jobs that fit you and can outlast AI in 3 minutes
24 questions, about 3 minutes, free. Start now?Start
Compare another job with yours
Add a colleague’s, friend’s or family member’s job to see the two clocks side by side.
Similar jobs
Where you stand
#636 of 790 jobs in the United States — you get replaced sooner than 17% of jobs.
Replaced first · highest risk
- Laying a clean bead in awkward positions on site
- Judging heat and travel speed by the puddle
- Working at height or in hulls with fumes and sparks
Comments· English