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Rock Splitters, Quarry
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-5051
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$48,740
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
700
Proj. Annual Openings
3,320
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Operation and Control
2.Operations Monitoring
3.Active Listening
4.Monitoring
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Common titles: Driller, Quarry Worker, Rock Splitter, Splitter Operator, Stone Breaker, Stone Splitter
Representative Tasks
- •Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
- •Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
- •Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
- •Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
- •Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
- •Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
- •Examine physical characteristics of natural stone or stone products.
- •Operate detonation equipment.
- •Direct construction or extraction personnel.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $48,740 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |