Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
vs

61 shared · 20 different

core competencies

18%low risk
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBrickmasons and BlockmasonsPipe Fitters and Steamfitters
Risk Score20.1%17.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile7th3th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 143 / 15
Median Salary$60,800$62,970
Employment54K456K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Scheduling Work and Activities
Mechanical
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Building and Construction
Trunk Strength
Dynamic Strength
Developing and Building Teams
Design
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Static Strength
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

28%

total discount

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

4 of 14 at risk
87%Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
86%Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
58%Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
55%Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.
45%Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

3 of 15 at risk
86%Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
55%Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
51%Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
43%Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
39%Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.

Wage Comparison

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters earns +$2,170(+4%) vs Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Brickmasons and BlockmasonsPipe Fitters and Steamfitters
10th
$41,330$40,670
25th
$49,430$48,860
Median
$60,800$62,970
75th
$77,290$81,900
90th
$95,560$105,150

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Brickmasons and Blockmasons2028–2035
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Brickmasons and Blockmasons.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

$48,610

from $60,800

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

$51,774

from $62,970

After adjusting for AI risk, Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters offers $3,164 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Brickmasons

0

Unique to Pipe

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
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