Takeover Tracker
15%low risk
Carpet Installers
vs

58 shared · 12 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Construction Carpenters

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCarpet InstallersConstruction Carpenters
Risk Score15.5%20.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile1th8th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$49,850$59,310
Employment15K698K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Mechanical
Performing General Physical Activities
Design
Public Safety and Security
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Customer and Personal Service
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Carpet Installers

26%

total discount

Construction Carpenters

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Carpet Installers

3 of 15 at risk
87%Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
85%Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
57%Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
45%Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
9%Cut and install vinyl composition tile or vinyl base.

Construction Carpenters

7 of 15 at risk
88%Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
86%Select and order lumber or other required materials.
70%Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
66%Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
55%Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

Wage Comparison

Construction Carpenters earns +$9,460(+19%) vs Carpet Installers
Carpet InstallersConstruction Carpenters
10th
$32,830$38,760
25th
$39,140$47,550
Median
$49,850$59,310
75th
$65,530$75,620
90th
$83,200$98,370

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Carpet Installers2028–2035
Construction Carpenters2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Carpet Installers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Construction Carpenters.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Carpet Installers

$42,133

from $49,850

Construction Carpenters

$46,956

from $59,310

After adjusting for AI risk, Construction Carpenters offers $4,823 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Carpet

0

Unique to Construction

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
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