Takeover Tracker
23%low risk
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
vs

33 shared · 5 different

core competencies

20%low risk
Paperhangers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Glass Installers and RepairersPaperhangers
Risk Score22.6%19.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile13th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$47,260$48,260
Employment19K2K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

24%

total discount

Paperhangers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

3 of 15 at risk
86%Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
84%Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
74%Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
39%Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
39%Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.

Paperhangers

3 of 15 at risk
84%Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
71%Measure surfaces or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.
51%Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
49%Apply sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings to surfaces.
47%Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.

Wage Comparison

Paperhangers earns +$1,000(+2%) vs Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersPaperhangers
10th
$35,080$35,020
25th
$39,990$40,930
Median
$47,260$48,260
75th
$58,160$58,470
90th
$67,480$69,470

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers2028–2035
Paperhangers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Paperhangers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

$36,575

from $47,260

Paperhangers

$38,724

from $48,260

After adjusting for AI risk, Paperhangers offers $2,149 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Paperhangers

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersPaperhangers
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